Which Statement About Underachievement Is True

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which statement about underachievement is true?

• A) Many underachievers receive far worse grades in school than you would expect based on intelligence tests.
• B) Some students choose to appear interested in school to get more respect from their peers.
• C) They often are very persistent at their work, but their low ability holds them back.
• D) Some students use "self-handicapping" strategies to increase the importance of academics as a response to their poor performance.

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