The tendency to accept more personal responsibility for one's successes than for one's failures best illustrates
A) reciprocal determinism.
B) self-serving bias.
C) unconditional positive regard.
D) the spotlight effect.

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The self-serving bias refers to the tendency to attribute successes to internal factors, such as personal traits or abilities, while attributing failures to external factors, such as situational factors or bad luck. This bias results in individuals taking more personal responsibility for their successes and less responsibility for their failures.

The Tendency to Accept More Personal Responsibility for One's Successes