Becky thinks about all the things that can go wrong before she takes any test. She says that this helps motivate her to do well. Becky is probably
A)Type A.
B)a dispositional optimist.
C)high in need for Achievement
D)a defensive pessimist.

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Becky's tendency to think about all the things that can go wrong before taking a test suggests that she is a defensive pessimist. Defensive pessimists tend to have negative thoughts and worry about potential problems or failures in order to prepare for them and manage anxiety, which motivates them to do well.

Becky Thinks About All the Things That Can Go Wrong