Helga is spending her first night in her dorm room as a college student. Even though she feels nervous, she smiles at other students so they think she is relaxed and friendly. She has trouble falling asleep forthe first few days, making it difficult for her to wake up on time in the mornings. Even though she hassome trouble finding where her classes meet, she does not ask for help. Explain how each of the following might hinder Helga from adjusting to college.

⢠Self-concept
⢠Sympathetic nervous system
⢠External locus of control
⢠Fixation
⢠Helga earns mostly poor grades on her midterm exams.