Question

Eddie is having a hard time in his classes. He is sure that he is failing math and he isn’t sure how he will turn in his English term paper on term, which is worth half of his grade. Instead of working on his paper, Eddie has decided to go out to a party with his friends tonight. How would you classify Eddie’s behavior?

Answer 1

Avoidance

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello! Eddie has a behavior of avoidance, which is the action of moving away from places and thoughts that can cause anxiety, pain or unpleasant feelings. In this case, he is frustrated by the study and prefers to avoid it by partying, a completely different action than sitting and studying.

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