When a College Student Gets Good Marks on a Test

Multiple Choice

When a college student gets good marks on a test, the student says it is well-deserved, as they studied very hard for the test. However, when a friend scores high on a different test, the student says, the friend scored high because the test was very easy. What is the student using to describe the behaviour?

A) Situational attributions
B) Dispositional attributions
C) Consistent attributions
D) Self-serving bias