Marion Puts Off Doing a Project for the Science Fair

question 60

Multiple Choice

Marion puts off doing a project for the science fair until she has so little time to do it that she cannot possibly complete a good project. Such behavior is most consistent with the concept of:

• A) drive
• B) trait anxiety
• C) hot cognition
• D) self-handicapping

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the images projected on the two retinas, which contributes to depth perception in binocular vision.

Stereopsis

The perception of depth and three-dimensional structure obtained on the basis of visual information deriving from two eyes by individuals with normally developed binocular vision.

Figure-Ground

A perceptual principle referring to the organization of visual elements into foreground figures that stand out against a background.

Vestibular Organs

The sensory structures in the inner ear that are responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation by detecting changes in head movements.