Maggie has been frustrated in her attempts to make an "A" on her psychology quizzes.She has been reading the Chapter three times before each of the quizzes.She made a "D" on the first four quizzes.If she continues using this strategy, psychologists would say that she is exhibiting a
A) reaction formation.
B) displaced response.
C) stereotyped behavior.
D) double approach-avoidance conflict.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Maggie's behavior of reading the chapter three times before each quiz can be considered a stereotyped behavior, as she is repeating the same strategy despite not achieving the desired outcome. This behavior is not a reaction formation (where one exhibits the opposite behavior of their true feelings), displaced response (where one redirects their emotions onto a less threatening target), or double approach-avoidance conflict (where one is simultaneously attracted and repelled by a situation or decision).

Maggie Has Been Frustrated in Her Attempts to Make an "A