Miranda, a very good student, received an "A" on an exceptionally hard math exam. Her friend Thomas asked, "Why did you get such a good grade?" According to the research cited in the textbook, Miranda is most likely to reply:
A. "The instructor likes me."
B. "I guess it's just luck."
C. "I worked hard and I didn't procrastinate."
D. "The test was too easy."
Answer: C
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