Suppose You Overhear a Group of Students Discussing the Results

question 125

Multiple Choice

Suppose you overhear a group of students discussing the results of their Psychology midterm.Based on current research findings,which of the following statements would be made by the student with an external achievement attribution?

• A) "I can't understand her English during the lecture."
• B) "I was tired because I was called in to work the graveyard shift the night before."
• C) "The test was too hard and was unfair."
• D) "I am never going to learn this material; I am no good at Psychology."

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