Jensen was unable to meet a project deadline because he felt that the management didn't provide the employees with adequate resources to complete the project on time. In this scenario, Jensen's perception represents a(n) _____.
A) distinction bias
B) defensive bias
C) omission bias
D) outcome bias

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Jensen's perception represents a defensive bias, which occurs when an individual looks for external factors to blame for a failure instead of taking responsibility. Jensen is blaming management for not providing adequate resources instead of acknowledging his own shortcomings in meeting the deadline.

Jensen Was Unable to Meet a Project Deadline Because He