When Jay Makes a Good Grade on His History Test

Multiple Choice

When Jay makes a good grade on his history test, he usually tells himself that he's really smart and knows his history facts. However, when Jay makes a poor grade on his math test, it is because the math test was unfair and the teacher did not prepare the class well for this test. Jay is exhibiting:

A) cognitive dissonance.
B) groupthink.
C) the fundamental attribution error.
D) the self-serving bias.