What is the term that describes our tendency to take credit for our successes but not for our failures?

A. self-serving bias
B. narcissism
C. ego complex
D. existential crisis
E. self verification


A. self-serving bias

Psychology

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a. prosocial behavior b. aggression c. assertive behavior d. egocentrism

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A well-known assessment device developed by Murray is the

a) Draw-a-Person Test. b) Multiphasic Personality Inventory. c) Thematic Apperception Test. d) Rorschach Inkblot Test.

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In a national survey, what percent of men reported that they had masturbated at some time in their lives?

a. 70 percent b. 85 percent c. 90 percent d. 95 percent

Psychology

__________ attachment characterizes infants who do not have a consistent response to their mothers’ return during the strange situation test, appearing to be confused or hesitant and displaying contradictory behaviors

a. Secure b. Anxious-ambivalent/resistant c. Anxious-avoidant d. Disorganized-disoriented

Psychology