If we do well on a test, we say, "I got an A!" If we do poorly, we say, "She gave me an F." This best illustrates
A. the fundamental attribution error.
B. the halo effect.
C. the assumed-similarity bias.
D. the self-serving bias.
Answer: D
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Which of the following is NOT true concerning goal setting?
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a. Galen c. Plato b. Socrates d. Hippocrates
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