Fifteen-Year-Old Ashley Is Worried That She Will Not Do Well

question 44

Multiple Choice

Fifteen-year-old Ashley is worried that she will not do well on an upcoming exam and is worried about the consequences of not doing well. A developmental psychologist would say that she is experiencing

• A) situational anxiety.
• B) pressure.
• C) test anxiety.
• D) self doubt.
• E) excessive expectation.

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Definitions:

Upward Appeal

A strategy of influencing by seeking the support or approval of higher-level individuals or authorities within an organization.

Co-opting Antagonists

Co-opting Antagonists refers to a strategy of neutralizing or winning over opposition by involving them in the decision-making process or by addressing their concerns.

Influence Outcomes

The ability to affect the results or consequences of actions, decisions, or behaviors in a desired direction.

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.