Mark Repeatedly Failed at School and Was Retained Twice

question 398

Essay

Mark repeatedly failed at school and was retained twice. He has begun to believe that there is nothing he can do to improve his grades, so he gives up and eventually drops out of school in the tenth grade. Mark's school experience illustrates the concept of __________.

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Definitions:

Virtue

A trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of good moral being.

Admirable Character

Qualities or traits in a person that are considered morally good and worthy of respect.

Conscience

A source of knowledge that provides us with knowledge about what is right and wrong.

Emotional Component

The part of any situation or experience that involves the psychological and physiological response to emotions, influencing behavior and decision-making.