Holly has developed an aversion toward math. She always scores low grades in the subject. She feels that she can never understand algebra, calculus, or geometry. It is evident that Holly's attitude toward math is influenced by _____.

A) social learning
B) competitive inertia
C) direct experience
D) cognitive dissonance

Direct Experience

A method of gaining knowledge through firsthand, personal experience rather than through secondhand information.

Aversion

A strong feeling of dislike or opposition towards something or someone.

Algebra

A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols, representing numbers and relationships.