Nick's parents told him that he did a "good job" for everything, even when his performance was mediocre or poor. Nick's college sociology teacher gave him a C+ on a paper and included constructive criticism on his writing and critical thinking skills. According to research, Nick will
A. be angry with his parents for not preparing him for the real world.
B. understand that he did not do his best work on this paper.
C. have difficulty handling criticism.
D. be unhappy with his grade but appreciative of the feedback on his work.
Answer: C
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