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ERIC Number: EJ391355
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Demonstrating a Self-Serving Bias.
Dunn, Dana S.
Teaching of Psychology, v16 n1 p21-22 Feb 1989
Describes a classroom exercise which reveals a bias toward reporting positive attributes when students engage in self descriptions. Recommends using the exercise to generate discussion of motivational and cognitive processes in attribution. Reports positive student response to the exercise. Directs reader to other sources of similar exercises. (KO)
Descriptors: Bias, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Instruction, Motivation, Psychology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Psychology Instruction