When Brent wins his track race,he says he won because of his athletic skills and hard work.When Brent loses his next race,he says he lost because the track was slippery and he lost his balance.This is an example of the ________ bias.
A) confirmation
B) hindsight
C) egocentric
D) self-serving

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This is an example of self-serving bias, as Brent attributes his successes to internal attributions (his own skills and hard work) but attributes his failures to external factors (the slippery track) in order to protect his self-esteem.

When Brent Wins His Track Race,he Says He Won Because