Cal Thinks He Is Very Smart and Creative, but in College

question 1

Multiple Choice

Cal thinks he is very smart and creative, but in college he has gotten mediocre grades and has gotten no praise for his papers or presentations.Carl Rogers might predict Cal will become anxious because of:

• A)the elimination of conditions of worth
• B)self-actualization
• C)incongruence
• D)high self-efficacy

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Definitions:

Savant Syndrome

A condition where someone with significant mental disabilities exhibits extraordinary abilities in a specific area, such as memory, music, math, or art.

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, characterized by open-ended, spontaneous, non-linear thinking.

Convergent Thinking

A thought process that focuses on arriving at a single, correct solution to a problem by applying logical steps and factual knowledge.

Functional Thinking

A problem-solving approach that focuses on how things work and seeking practical ways to accomplish a given task.