Alicia Has Trouble Persisting at Tasks and Fears Failure

question 37

Multiple Choice

Alicia has trouble persisting at tasks and fears failure. Her grades are far lower than one would expect based on her intellectual ability. A psychologist would most likely classify her as

• A) emotionally disturbed.
• B) an underachiever.
• C) a delinquent.
• D) a normal adolescent.

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Definitions:

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Input Price Variability

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Interest Rates

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MM Extension

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