Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D.
Fear of Failure
Fear of Success
Fear of lack of acceptance by peer group
Undetected learning disabilities
Lack of basic skills and study habits
Inappropriate educational activities
Too high or too low expectations of parents
Lack of parental support for education
Fear of overshadowing parent
Passive-aggression toward parent
Low frustration tolerance
Lack of impulse control
Low risk-taking abilities
Lack of competitiveness
Guilt for being advantaged intellectually
Interests in activities other that school
Cumulative deficits and belief in failure