Trina Is an Average-Ability Science Student,but She Is in Danger

question 41

Essay

Trina is an average-ability science student,but she is in danger of receiving a failing grade due to her low test scores."I know the information when I study at home," she said to Mrs.Kirby,"but as soon as you pass out the test,I get so nervous that I can barely remember my name.Then,as I think about how badly I'm going to do,I get even more nervous."
-Would you describe Trina as failure-avoiding,failure-accepting,mastery-oriented,or self-determined? Explain why you believe Trina has or does NOT have each of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Third Places

Social settings distinct from home (first place) and work (second place) where individuals gather for camaraderie and community, enhancing civil society.

Robert Putnam

An American political scientist known for his study on how social capital (the networks, norms, and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit) affects communities and democracy.

In Front of the Television

A common phrase referring to the activity of watching TV, often implying passive consumption of visual content.

Third Places

Public places that serve as anchors of community life, distinct from one's home (first place) and workplace (second place), where individuals can gather and socialize.