Kumar Is a Good Student

question 15

Multiple Choice

Kumar is a good student.He attributes his success partly to studying long hours and partly to his intelligence ("It runs in the family," he says) .From the perspective of attribution theory, three of the following statements are likely to be accurate descriptions of Kumar.Which one is probably not an accurate description?

• A)When he is confused about class material, he is reluctant to ask questions.
• B)He feels proud of his academic accomplishments.
• C)He expects to continue doing well in school over the next few years.
• D)He has high self-efficacy regarding school tasks.

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Definitions:

Antagonism

An active opposition or hostility, either between individuals or forces, that can manifest in various contexts including biology, chemistry, and social interactions.

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals (neurotransmitters) to transmit signals to the next neuron.

Synaptic Cleft

The narrow gap between the terminal end of a neuron and the neighboring neuron or muscle cell, through which neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within neurons that store neurotransmitters and release them into the synaptic cleft during neuronal communication.