Question

identifying barriers to decision-making
cynthia is active in the school band and student government, and she has a good group of friends. she typically does well in her classes, but she is struggling with her biology class. she goes in to talk to her teacher, and he offers her some makeup work, but cynthia has doubts. she does not feel like she is smart enough to pass the course.
what could be interfering with cynthia’s decision-making process?
○ too many friends
○ low intelligence
○ too many activities
○ low self - esteem

Explanation:

• "Too many friends" is incorrect as having friends isn't presented as a barrier to her decision - making about the makeup work.
• "Low intelligence" is wrong because she typically does well in classes, so her intelligence isn't low.
• "Too many activities" is not supported as the problem doesn't indicate her activities are interfering with her decision about the makeup work.
• "Low self - esteem" fits because she doubts her ability to pass the course and doesn't feel smart enough, which is a sign of low self - esteem affecting her decision - making.

Answer:

D. low self - esteem