Howard explained the low evaluation he received on his job performance review by saying that his boss was a jerk and had it in for him. Howard appears to be:

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Howard is using the self-serving bias, which is the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors (such as one's own abilities) and negative outcomes to external factors (such as the boss being a jerk). This allows individuals to protect their self-esteem and maintain a positive self-image.

Howard Explained the Low Evaluation He Received on His Job