Jay Is Furious When His Midterm Is Returned with a C

question 38

Essay

Jay is furious when his midterm is returned with a C grade. He tells his sociology professor that he had
read each of the assigned chapters three times and if someone can do that and just be average then there is
something wrong with the test. Based on your understanding of critical thinking and memory, what is
wrong with Jay's reasoning? What are some other possible reasons for Jay's average performance? How should Jay study for the next test in order to get a better grade?

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