Although she is intelligent, Abigail believes that her low grades in school are reflections of her own intellectual incompetence. Her conclusion best illustrates

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Abigail's conclusion that her low grades are a reflection of her own intellectual incompetence indicates a pessimistic outlook, as she is framing the situation in a negative light and seeing herself as incapable. This is an example of internalizing failure, which is a common characteristic of individuals with a pessimistic outlook. A) Problem-focused coping refers to trying to actively solve a problem. There is no indication that Abigail is attempting this. B) An internal locus of control refers to an individual's belief that they have control over their outcomes. While Abigail seems to be blaming herself, this is not necessarily indicative of her overall locus of control. C) The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction to stress, which does not seem relevant to the situation described.

Although She Is Intelligent, Abigail Believes That Her Low Grades