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QuizMultiple Choice

Stress Responses

Question 10 • TX-Psychology CR

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Nate didn't do as well on his SAT as he and his family had hoped he would do. He knew it was because he wasn't smart enough. He was sure that if he had tried harder on the test, he would have had a much higher score. He felt like everything was all his fault. This shows an example of __________.

Answer
A
striking out at others
B
self-indulgence
C
blaming oneself
D
giving up

Explanation

Nate attributes his disappointing score to his own ability and effort, and feels that everything is his fault. Taking excessive responsibility by directing blame inward is an example of blaming oneself, not striking out at others or giving up.

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