Jennifer has to study for her algebra and psychology classes, and she also has to do a revision of an English essay. She has set a goal to finish all her work before she goes to bed. When she gets home, she will probably do the psychology assignment first because it is easiest for her and because that class is her favorite. Algebra, on the other hand, is difficult and boring to her. As always,
she will probably do the algebra homework last. Jennifer's behavior toward algebra is an example of which one of the following?
A. flexibility
B. creative thinking
C. math anxiety
D. an avoidance tactic
D
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