Kevan used to study diligently for exams in all of his high
school classes and begin working on writing projects immediately after they were assigned. However, no matter what he did, he could never score higher than C or C+. What prediction would the behavioral model make about Kevan's behavior today as a college student?
A) Kevan's behavior cannot be adequately predicted from his past experiences.
B) Kevan may begin to give up working so hard because of the lack of a payoff for his efforts.
C) Kevan will eventually drop out of college because of his poor performance.
D) Kevan will continue to study diligently and work hard in his classes.
Answer: B
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