One possible explanation for the self-serving bias is the cognitive model, which states that the self-serving bias is caused by our ________
A) need to protect our self-esteem
B) expectations of failure
C) social desirability bias
D) expectations of success
E) rational thought processes
Answer: D
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a) they were socially well adjusted b) they were more resistant to mental illness c) they were clearly much more likely to be females d) they were physically healthier than non-gifted peers
Actions that benefit others are called __________ behaviors
a. hedonistic c. empathic b. perspective-taking d. prosocial
Which of the following behaviors can best be described as overt behavior?
a. watching a TV game show b. thinking about the answer to a contestant's question c. being sad that the contestant answered incorrectly d. wondering if there are any frozen waffles left in the freezer
There is no correlation between attachment style and the nature of care most adults give to their partners.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)