Mandy Fails a Test Because She Chose to Go to a Party

question 236

Multiple Choice

Mandy fails a test because she chose to go to a party over the weekend rather than studying.However, Mandy tells everyone she failed the test because the teacher is "too hard" and "does not like me." The real source of Mandy's frustration is _____, while she is perceiving her frustration as _____.

• A)external; personal
• B)personal; external
• C)due to pressure; an approach-avoidance conflict
• D)non-social; social

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