Leslie cannot say no to anyone. Consequently, she takes on too much and doesn't fulfill her commitments as promptly as she might. Assume that when asked to explain these behaviors, Leslie is motivated to be accurate in her self-perceptions. What would she be most likely to say?
A) "I would have gotten everything done if my sister hadn't come to visit."
B) "You know me. I'm a go-getter who can't stand being bored."
C) "I guess I'm a bit of a pushover, and take on more than I can responsibly handle."
D) "I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks."

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Option C acknowledges Leslie's tendency to take on too much and not fulfill her commitments promptly, and also acknowledges her personality trait of being a pushover. Options A, B, and D do not accurately address Leslie's self-perceptions or motivations for her behavior.

Leslie Cannot Say No to Anyone