In psychology, the concept of 'self-serving bias' refers to the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors, such as ability or effort, while attributing their failures to external factors, such as luck or other people. This bias helps protect self-esteem and maintain a positive self-image. It is common in various settings, including academics, sports, and work, and can influence how people perceive and explain their performance outcomes.
🎧 Bài giảng
Professor: So, let me give you a classic example from a study. We asked a group of students to take a difficult math test. After the test, we told them their scores. Those who scored high—say 90%—when asked why they did well, most said things like, 'I studied hard' or 'I'm good at math.' They attributed their success to their own effort or ability. Now, those who scored low—say 40%—when asked why they did poorly, they said things like, 'The test was unfair' or 'The room was too noisy.' They blamed external factors, not themselves. This clearly shows how students protect their self-image by taking credit for success and denying responsibility for failure.
❓ Câu hỏi Question: Using the example from the lecture, explain the concept of self-serving bias.
📊 Tiêu chí chấm TOEFL Speaking Task 3
Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Accurately explain the reading concept and restate the lecture examples
Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 30s preparation, 60s response.
💡 Mẹo làm bài
Note the core concept definition from the reading (usually 1-2 sentences)
Record 1-2 specific examples the professor uses in the lecture
Start with the concept definition, then explain with lecture examples
Use template phrases: "The reading defines... The professor illustrates this by..."
Keep within 60s; ensure clarity and fluency
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