Chris has studied for his mathematics test and his English test.He expects to do moderately well in both subjects.He gets an "A" in English,but fails mathematics.While Chris feels that the grade he got for English was well-deserved,he blames his failure in mathematics on the fact that his teacher,Mr.Wallace,does not like him.In this situation,Chris is exhibiting
A) stereotypical behavior.
B) a fundamental attribution bias.
C) a negativity bias.
D) micro-aggression.
E) a self-serving bias.

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Chris's behavior exhibits a self-serving bias because he attributes his failure in mathematics to external factors, i.e., his teacher's dislike for him, while taking credit for his success in English by believing that he deserved the "A" grade. This bias enables him to protect his self-esteem by attributing failures to external factors rather than accepting responsibility for them.

Chris Has Studied for His Mathematics Test and His English