Sandra's mother applauds her daughter's success in school, especially in chemistry, despite all of her involvement in extracurricular activities. She did comment, however, that Sandra waited until the last minute to study for her recent exam. According to self-verification theory, if Sandra perceives herself as a well-organized student who does well in school, which information from her mother is she LEAST likely to retain?

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Self-verification theory suggests that people are motivated to preserve their existing self-concepts. Therefore, if Sandra sees herself as a well-organized student, she is least likely to retain information that contradicts this view, such as waiting until the last minute to study.

Sandra's Mother Applauds Her Daughter's Success in School, Especially in Chemistry