APFIVE Attributional Bias in Academic Performance
A researcher collected data on how students explained their exam performance. Out of 100 students who received A grades, 85 attributed their success to their intelligence or study habits, while 15 credited an easy test or lucky guessing. Of 100 students who failed, 20 blamed their own lack of preparation, while 80 cited unfair questions or distracting test conditions. Which attribution bias is most clearly demonstrated by this data?
A
Mere exposure effect
B
Fundamental attribution error
C
Self-serving bias
D
Actor-observer bias
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