Thinking That She Had Outperformed Most of Her Classmates,Glenda Was

question 167

Multiple Choice

Thinking that she had outperformed most of her classmates,Glenda was surprised to receive just an average grade on her psychology test.Glenda's experience best illustrates

• A) overconfidence.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) the placebo effect.
• D) perceiving order in random events.

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Definitions:

Client-Centered Therapy

A humanistic therapy developed by Carl Rogers, focusing on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to help clients solve their own problems.

Anxiety-Arousing Stimuli

External or internal cues that provoke feelings of anxiety or discomfort.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself, often preventing coping with challenges or situations effectively.

Client-Centered Therapist

A psychological therapist who practices Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on providing a supportive environment that facilitates self-discovery and personal growth.