Determine whether the following is an example of the fundamental attribution error or self-serving attribution: Jeremy earned an A in his philosophy class and concluded that he had quite a talent for writing coherently and thinking logically. When he earned a C in his sociology class, he expressed dissatisfaction with the course content, the teaching ability of the professor, and the quality and clarity of the exams.
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Self-serving bias
Answer explanation
This is an example of a self-serving attribution because Jeremy is attributing his high grade in philosophy to his own talents and abilities, but attributing his C in sociology to external factors (the professor).
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Why do people use self serving bias?
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To protect their self esteem
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Collective identity is defined by _________ membership.
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Group
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In which type of culture might belonging be more closely tied to one's role within a family or community? Individualistic, Collectivist, Egalitarian, Libertarian
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Collectivist
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Which of the following is a characteristic of belonging in individualistic cultures?
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Strong emphasis on group consensus.
Valuing group goals over personal goals.
Fostering strong family networks.
Encouraging personal goals and self-identity.
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Encouraging personal goals and self-identity.
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Overestimating the extent to which others notice and evaluate our appearance and performance is called
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the spotlight effect.
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A collectivist culture is especially likely to emphasize the importance of
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social harmony.
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a mental representation of information about oneself that helps people process and interpret information, and guides their behavior
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self schema
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