When Don Passes an Exam, He Thinks His Success Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

When Don passes an exam, he thinks his success is due to his hard work. When he fails an exam, he thinks his failure is due to a lack of hard work. These perceptions reflect a sense of _____ and make it _____ likely that Don will get sick.

• A) self-efficacy; less
• B) optimism; more
• C) pessimism; more
• D) control; less

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Definitions:

Tidal Volume

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath during resting conditions.

Static Volume

A measurement in fluid mechanics that refers to the volume of a fluid at rest.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional volume of air that can be inhaled into the lungs beyond the normal tidal volume inhalation.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.