According to an Attribution Analysis of Achievement Behavior, First-Year Student

question 54

Multiple Choice

According to an attribution analysis of achievement behavior, first-year student Arnold is most likely to improve his academic performance if he attributes poor freshman grades to

• A) his ability.
• B) the difficulty of college classes.
• C) his level of effort.
• D) inadequate preparation for college.

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Definitions:

Breathing Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, which can vary based on factors such as physical activity, emotional state, and overall health.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's efficiency in circulating blood throughout the body.

Brain Activity

The electrical and metabolic phenomena occurring within the brain that are associated with functional operations and processes.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, enabling movement and force generation within the body.