In which situation has the student focused unnecessarily on something outside personal control?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Keep thinking only about how much other students are studying
The student cannot directly control how much other learners study. Constantly monitoring them may increase anxiety and take attention away from preparation that can actually be improved. Options B, C, and D involve personal actions within the student’s influence. Therefore A illustrates misplaced attention on an external and uncontrollable comparison.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Keep thinking only about how much other students are studying
Why is this the correct answer?
The student cannot directly control how much other learners study. Constantly monitoring them may increase anxiety and take attention away from preparation that can actually be improved. Options B, C, and D involve personal actions within the student’s influence. Therefore A illustrates misplaced attention on an external and uncontrollable comparison.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Thinking. Topic: Decision Making.
