A Student Spends Much Time Socializing with Friends Instead of Studying

question 38

Multiple Choice

A student spends much time socializing with friends instead of studying for an important exam because he is afraid to find out whether he has what it takes to pass the exam.Which term best characterizes this scenario?

• A)the consistency paradox.
• B)self-handicapping behaviour.
• C)self-efficacy.
• D)fixation.

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Definitions:

Emotions

Complex feelings that result from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

Self-generated Mood States

Emotional conditions that an individual can bring about on their own, through their thoughts and behaviors.

Greater Risk Taking

The propensity to engage in behaviors that have a potential for significant loss or dangerous outcomes.

Manic Moods

Extreme or exaggerated states of happiness, energy, or irritability, often seen in bipolar disorder.