Paula Expects That Diligent Study Will Enable Her to Earn

question 67

Multiple Choice

Paula expects that diligent study will enable her to earn good grades on her tests. Paula's belief best illustrates

• A) self-serving bias.
• B) the spotlight effect.
• C) unconditional positive regard.
• D) an internal locus of control.

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Definitions:

Satisfying Marriage

A marital relationship characterized by mutual respect, love, and harmony that fulfills the emotional and physical needs of both partners.

Close Friendship

Close friendship is a deeply personal bond characterized by mutual affection, trust, and support between individuals.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

A psychological principle stating that people adapt to a certain level of stimulation or achievement, after which further improvements or increases are measured relative to this new baseline.

Relative Deprivation

A perception or feeling that one is worse off relative to those with whom one compares oneself.