Shakir has always been good at math. She usually earns the top score on her math tests. When she took a standardized math test and only received an 85 percent, she felt horrible for a week and refused to leave her room. Shakir’s need for __________ was

shaken.

a) autonomy
b) relatedness
c) competence
d) self-esteem


c) competence

Psychology

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