Which one of the following best illustrates secondary control as a factor that can enhance a person's self of autonomy?
A) Alla says to her best friend, "I wish I were as smart as you are in math. I guess I just don't have good 'math genes.' "
B) Frustrated that he doesn't make the high school baseball team, Bob lashes out by hitting his younger brother.
C) When a classmate makes fun of Christine's slight speech impediment, she retaliates by saying, "Well, at least I have a good complexion. Those pimples of yours are really gross!"
D) When Donald gets a low score on an exam, he thinks, "I underestimated what it would take to do well in this class. I guess I need to start studying harder."

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Donald's response shows secondary control, which involves changing oneself in order to adapt to a situation. He is taking responsibility for his performance and acknowledging that he needs to change his study habits in order to do better. This enhances his sense of autonomy because he is taking an active role in improving his situation. The other options do not show secondary control and do not enhance a sense of autonomy.

Which One of the Following Best Illustrates Secondary Control as a Factor