Melinda Fails a Test Because She Chose to Go to a Party

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Multiple Choice

Melinda fails a test because she chose to go to a party over the weekend rather than studying. However, Melinda tells everyone she failed the test because the teacher is "too hard" and "does not like me." Thus, the real source of Melinda's frustration is

• A)external, while she perceives the frustration to be personal.
• B)personal, while she perceives the frustration to be external.
• C)due to pressure, although she thinks she is having an approach-avoidance conflict.
• D)nonsocial, while she thinks it is social.

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