After failing on important math test, Fred seeks a causal attribution for his performance. To what might he attribute this failure and have the best chance of feeling that he will do well on subsequent exams?

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By attributing the failure to not studying enough, Fred can make a plan to study more for future exams and feel confident that his effort will pay off in better results. Option A would lead Fred to feel helpless or hopeless about future exams, while Option B would lead him to believe that success relies on luck rather than effort. Option D may be true, but it does not offer a solution for future success.

After Failing on Important Math Test, Fred Seeks a Causal