Alan Has Always Done Poorly in His Math Courses; He

question 102

Multiple Choice

Alan has always done poorly in his math courses; he must take a statistics course next term to graduate.He is not confident he will do well in the statistics course and is very nervous about taking the course.In this example,Alan shows evidence of having

• A) high incongruence with respect to math.
• B) low self-efficacy in math.
• C) high self-efficacy in math.
• D) a mathematical neurosis.

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Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone, the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-Actualization

The achievement of realizing one's abilities and possibilities, seen as an inherent motivation or necessity in all individuals.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.