David Has an Important Tennis Match in One Week Against

question 104

Multiple Choice

David has an important tennis match in one week against the highest-rated player in the state.Instead of practicing daily,David has actually reduced his playing time since knowing he would play such a formidable opponent.Which of the following may best describe David's behaviour?

• A)David has fallen victim to collective efficacy.
• B)David is making the fundamental attribution error.
• C)David is engaging in self-handicapping.
• D)David is demonstrating learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Storming

Part of the Tuckman's Stages of Group Development, representing the phase where conflicts and competition emerge within a team as members assert their opinions.

Performing Stage

A phase in team development during which members are efficient, organized, and well-functioning, leading to peak performance.

Shared Responsibility

The concept that duties and obligations are distributed among multiple parties, requiring collective action to achieve a common goal.

Cooperation

The act of working together towards a common goal or interest.