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self-serving bias  

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  • Definition The self-serving bias refers to the tendency to take credit for successful outcomes in life, but to blame the situation or other people for failing outcomes. For example, when an individual gets a promotion at work, he or she will explain this by citing an internal cause, such as his or her ability or diligence. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Self-Serving Bias]

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