Behavioral symptoms such as constant stress, sleeplessness, poor nutrition, or depression are often a deterrent to college success. While these symptoms are characteristics of many psychological states, as well as diseases, detrimental symptomatology may also become relational avoidance (Rich & Slovel, 1978). Depression, anxiety, and stress have been known to impede school and college success. Burnout appears important as a factor in student attrition (Pantages & Creedon, 1974).

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