Mandy fails a test because she chose to go to a party over the weekend rather than studying.However, Mandy tells everyone she failed the test because the teacher is "too hard" and "does not like me." The real source of Mandy's frustration is _____, while she is perceiving her frustration as _____.
A)external; personal
B)personal; external
C)due to pressure; an approach-avoidance conflict
D)non-social; social

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Mandy's choice to attend a party rather than study is a personal issue, while her perception that her teacher is "too hard" and "does not like her" is an external justification. Therefore, the real source of her frustration is personal while her perception is external.

Mandy Fails a Test Because She Chose to Go to a Party