SCENARIO 4-5 When you first went off to college, your father wanted you to study computer science and mathematics.Your grades during your freshman year were not very good.During your sophomore year, you decided to pursue a major in human resource management and your grades have gone up considerably.Your current goal is to graduate within four years and find human resources management job in a medium-sized corporation.
Your freshman grades may be explained because the goal of a major in computer science and mathematics was
A)too specific.
B)not hard enough.
C)not one you had committed to.
D)made public.
E)too difficult to achieve.

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The fact that the major in computer science and mathematics was not one that the individual had committed to, suggests that they may not have been fully invested in the coursework, leading to lower grades. Switching to a major they were interested in and committed to, such as human resource management, likely increased their motivation and consequently improved their grades.

SCENARIO 4-5 When You First Went Off to College, Your