Pedro Received His Midterm Grades and Discovered That He Currently

question 162

Multiple Choice

Pedro received his midterm grades and discovered that he currently has 2 Ds and 4 Cs that are bordering on Ds. Pedro has experienced significant anxiety about his grades and is making appointments to meet with all of his instructors. How might Pedro's anxiety be adaptive?

• A)It will help him determine whether or not to withdrawal from the university.
• B)It will motivate him to get more sleep.
• C)It will motivate him to study harder.
• D)It will help him determine whether or not he has chosen the right major.

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