The actor-observer bias is qualified by the self-serving bias because we tend to make _____ attributions for our actions if the outcome is positive and _____ attributions for our actions if the outcome is negative.

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The actor-observer bias refers to the tendency to make dispositional attributions for others' actions and situational attributions for our own actions. However, the self-serving bias involves making dispositional attributions for positive outcomes and situational attributions for negative outcomes. Therefore, we tend to make dispositional attributions for our actions if the outcome is positive (e.g. "I am successful because I'm hardworking") and situational attributions for our actions if the outcome is negative (e.g. "I failed because of the difficult circumstances"). Choice B is the only option that reflects this distinction.

The Actor-Observer Bias Is Qualified by the Self-Serving Bias Because