An Underachiever Is Likely To

question 50

Multiple Choice

An underachiever is likely to:

• A) have a poor self-concept
• B) lack the ability to succeed
• C) inflate their self-concept
• D) be female

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety-arising thoughts or feelings.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Rationalization

The process of providing reasonable explanations to justify behaviors or decisions that may otherwise appear irrational.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.