Bruce Is Furious When His Midterm Is Returned with a C

question 9

Essay

Bruce is furious when his midterm is returned with a C grade. He tells his sociology professor that he had read each of the assigned chapters three times and if someone can do that and just be average then there is something wrong with the test! Based on your understanding of critical thinking and memory, what is wrong with Bruce's reasoning? What are some other possible explanations for Bruce's average performance? How could Bruce study more effectively?

---

Definitions:

Alcohol Problems

The challenges and negative consequences associated with excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol, including addiction, health issues, and social problems.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within one month after exposure to a traumatic event.

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive outcomes in their lives as being outside of their control, influenced by external factors or forces.

Catastrophic Stress

A type of severe stress resulting from an event that is perceived as a disaster, leading to significant emotional, psychological, or physical distress.