Sammy believes doing well in school is important, and most of his friends are good students. He also thinks he isn't smart, and mostly earns Cs and Ds. Which of the following is guiding his behavior?
A. self-affirmation
B. attitude
C. social norms
D. perceived control
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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