Carefully Controlled Research Testing the Idea That Many People Have

question 59

Multiple Choice

Carefully controlled research testing the idea that many people have a "fear of success," and therefore sabotage their careers, has shown that ____.

• A)this is somewhat common among women, but uncommon among men
• B)this is somewhat common among men, but uncommon among women
• C)many people do this, though they typically do it unconsciously
• D)in reality, almost no one seems to do this

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