When informed that they would have an exam in their Biology class next week, Amy became very focused and canceled social plans so that she could study and perform well; Jack did not give the exam another thought, as he did not view himself as a particularly good student. Their different reactions reflect differences in Amy's and Jack's __________.
A) need for unconditional positive regard
B) degree of self-actualization
C) model of self
D) self-schema

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Amy's and Jack's reactions reflect differences in their self-schema, which is a cognitive framework and set of beliefs about oneself that guides processing of self-relevant information. Amy's self-schema likely includes being a good student or valuing academic success, leading her to prioritize studying. Jack's self-schema might not include seeing himself as a good student, influencing his lack of concern for the exam.

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