When Ayanna passes a class, she thinks her success is due to her hard work. When she fails a class, she thinks her failure is due to a lack of hard work. These perceptions reflect a sense of ____ and make it ____ likely that Ayanna will get sick.

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Ayanna's perceptions reflect a sense of control over her academic outcomes, attributing success to her effort and failure to a lack of effort. This sense of control is associated with lower stress levels, making it less likely that she will get sick.

When Ayanna Passes a Class, She Thinks Her Success Is