Shakir's need for ________ was shaken. (Full question below).

Question

Shakir has always been good at math. She usually earns the top score on her math tests. When she took a standardized math test and only received an 85 percent, she felt horrible for a week and refused to leave her room. Shakir's need for ________ was shaken.

A. Relatedness

B. Autonomy

C. Self-esteem

D. Competence

Answer 1

I would agree with the previous comment and go with C due to the phrase "she felt horrible for a week and refused to leave her room". Without that, I would have chosen D.