When we attempt to account for our own mistakes, we have a tendency to present outside influences that caused us to act the way we did. This is called ______.

A. attribution distribution
B. self-serving bias
C. fallacious reasoning
D. attribution redistribution


B. self-serving bias

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The term to describe the fact that all media of presentations rely on computer technology to some degree is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The two basic components of organization are __________.

A. organizing and outlining B. main points and subpoints C. ideas and evidence D. selection and arrangement

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Which of the following is a cultural icon?

A. an artifact B. a special symbol that tends to be idolized in a culture C. an object less widely recognized D. an ordinary object

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Language intensity refers to the degree to which your language

deviates from bland, neutral terms. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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