Jose Is a Ninth-Grader Who Dreams of Becoming a Major

question 390

Multiple Choice

Jose is a ninth-grader who dreams of becoming a Major League baseball player. Because of his _____, Jose will probably practice longer and harder than the other players on his high school softball team.

• A) trait of conscientiousness
• B) extraversion
• C) superiority complex
• D) possible self

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