In a recent softball game,Cindy misplayed a ground ball,which was scored as an error,causing her team to lose the game.According to the self-serving bias,Cindy is likely to reason that she misplayed because

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The self-serving bias refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors (such as their own abilities or efforts) and their failures to external factors (such as bad luck or unforeseeable circumstances). In this case, Cindy would be more likely to attribute her error to an external factor (bad bounce) rather than internal factors such as her own lack of skill or effort. Therefore, choice D is the best option.

In a Recent Softball Game,Cindy Misplayed a Ground Ball,which Was