When an individual blames his/her personal failures or problems on external causes and attributes his/her successes to internal causes,the individual is ____________.
A)Using the halo effect
B)Perceiving things accurately
C)Relying on the self-serving bias
D)Engaging in selective perception
E)Doing a proper performance analysis

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The individual is relying on the self-serving bias, which is the tendency to take credit for success and blame external factors for failure. This bias allows individuals to maintain a positive self-image and protect their self-esteem.

When an Individual Blames His/her Personal Failures or Problems on External