After Failing on Important Math Test, Fred Seeks a Causal

question 33

Multiple Choice

After failing on important math test, Fred seeks a causal attribution for his performance. To what might he attribute this failure and have the best chance of feeling that he will do well on subsequent exams?

• A) I failed because I'm not too bright.
• B) What luck! This test tapped the material that I only studied briefly.
• C) I failed because I didn't study enough.
• D) I failed because many of the questions were ambiguous.

---

Definitions:

Mediation

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps the disputing parties come to a mutually agreeable solution.

Summary Jury Trial

A condensed version of a jury trial intended as a non-binding process to encourage settlement of disputes.

In Rem Jurisdiction

A legal principle that allows a court to exercise authority over a piece of property rather than a person.

Diversity of Citizenship

A legal principle that allows federal courts to hear lawsuits between parties from different states or countries, provided the amount in controversy exceeds a specified threshold.