Layla Wants to Do Well at Softball but Keeps Missing

question 81

Multiple Choice

Layla wants to do well at softball but keeps missing the ball and striking out.Now she never expects to do well when she comes to bat,and sure enough,she continues to strike out.Layla is caught in a __________.

• A)self-esteem trap
• B)web of low expectations
• C)cycle of failure
• D)disappointment spiral

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