Scenario A

question 111

Multiple Choice

Scenario A. Your roommate comes in after class to tell you, with great excitement, that she has decided to become an entrepreneur. Her reasons are these: First, she is a gambler so she believes this is a perfect match for her "personality." Second, she is an admitted "control freak". She is confident that all it takes is a good idea and that the money will surely follow. Finally, she made 650 on her SATs so her success, she feels, is a certainty.
-What is your assessment of your roommate's chance of success as an entrepreneur?

• A)She may be successful,but she must realize that her ideas are based on myths.
• B)She will be successful because she understands the entrepreneurial role.
• C)She could never be successful.
• D)She will be successful because she is smart.
• E)There is no way to assess her chances of success without hearing about her idea.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern about future events.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment, focusing on abnormal behavior and psychological functioning.

Aversive Feelings

Negative feelings that often lead to avoidance behavior, these can include emotions such as disgust, fear, or hatred towards specific stimuli or situations.

Habituation

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environment over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.