PSY 8 Essay: Maria's Method of Studying

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Mental set has a strong and lasting effect on individuals. The attitude that a particular individual develops regarding a specific activity has great implications on the success or failure of the said activity. This is particularly true in the event that the said individual believes in the existence of a unidirectional approach towards the activity (Spector & Biederman, 1976). When the accustomed process fails to work, then frustration and stress can easily develop-a feat that further escalates the problem.
In the case of Maria, studying has always been favorable to her. She had previously achieved success using her approach in high school, but this approach failed to realize similar success when she took up a foreign ...