Mabel has been skipping a lot of school and generally getting into trouble. She was caught shoplifting and put in a program for young offenders. This program required her to attend all of her classes and seek tutoring for any classes where her grades were low. By the end of the program, her grades were much better, and she realized that if she tried, her life could be very different. Which statement BEST explains this change?
a. Mabel benefitted from being held to lower standards.
b. Mabel did not understand the expectations but now she does.
c. Mabel raised her personal standards and realized the benefits.
d. Mabel overcame her troubled past but will likely return to her old habits.