Why did a good student like Sid have so much trouble finishing his dissertation?
A) He didn't care enough about getting it finished.
B) His graduation was too far down the road.
C) Starting to work on his dissertation wasn't reinforced by the reduction of any heavy guilt, fear, anxiety, etc.
D) He was too busy teaching.

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The passage states that Sid "was a good student . . . who had excelled in his coursework and passed his qualifying exams with flying colors," indicating that he was capable of completing the dissertation but that some psychological barrier was preventing him from doing so. The answer choice C suggests that Sid may not have felt a strong motivation to begin the dissertation because he didn't experience any negative emotions associated with procrastination, such as guilt, fear, or anxiety.

Why Did a Good Student Like Sid Have So Much