A student has the belief that they are good in math, but has just received her first "D" grade in freshman calculus class. This inconsistency will most likely generate what Carl Rogers termed ________.

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This inconsistency between the student's self-perception and their actual performance is likely to generate a threat, according to Carl Rogers. This is because the negative feedback (receiving a "D" grade) challenges the student's self-concept of being good in math, leading to psychological discomfort or threat.

A Student Has the Belief That They Are Good in Math