Manuel is a professional piano player. After performing especially well one night, he says, "I did great! This show was a success because of my fantastic solos!" But after the next concert, which doesn't go as well, he says, "How'd they expect me to play when the stage lights were so bright?" Which of the following best explains his different reactions to the two performances?
A. The spotlight effect
B. The fundamental attribution error
C. The self-serving bias
D. The actor-observer bias
Answer: C
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a. attachment. c. bonding. b. natural parenting. d. attachment-in-the-making.
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