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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Maggie's continued use of the same ineffective study strategy despite repeated poor outcomes is an example of stereotyped behavior, which refers to repetitive and unvarying actions that do not lead to a desired change or outcome.

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