Suppose You Observe a Group of Students Who Have Just

question 91

Multiple Choice

Suppose you observe a group of students who have just received the results of a midterm test.Based on current research findings,which of the following reasons for a high mark would be given by the student who views academic success as a valued attribute?

• A) "The teacher likes me."
• B) "I'm smart and I worked hard."
• C) "The test was easy."
• D) "I lucked out."

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Definitions:

Self-Regulatory Resources

The mental and emotional capacities individuals have that help them control their thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions about oneself.

Catharsis

The practice of discharging, and as a result furnishing ease from, powerful or stifled emotions.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, involving an understanding of how one is perceived by others.