The _____ bias suggests that employees will attribute their success to internal factors and their failures to uncontrollable external factors.
A) fundamental attribution
B) central tendency
C) leniency
D) self-serving
E) recency

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The self-serving bias is the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors (such as their abilities and effort) and their failures to external factors (such as bad luck and difficult circumstances). This bias helps to protect self-esteem and maintain a positive self-image.

The _____ Bias Suggests That Employees Will Attribute Their Success