Carefully controlled research testing the idea that many people have a "fear of success," and therefore sabotage their careers, has shown that ____.
A)this is somewhat common among women, but uncommon among men
B)this is somewhat common among men, but uncommon among women
C)many people do this, though they typically do it unconsciously
D)in reality, almost no one seems to do this

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Research has shown that the concept of a "fear of success" leading to self-sabotage is not widely supported, and very few people actually exhibit this behavior.

Carefully Controlled Research Testing the Idea That Many People Have