Understanding Jessica's Reaction to Winning

During a school assembly, the principal announced the winner of the annual reading competition. The winner, Jessica, had read over 50 books during the year, which was more than any of her classmates. The principal praised Jessica for her hard work and dedication, stating that her love for reading would serve her well in the future. After the assembly, Jessica's friend Emily approached her, excitedly congratulating her on the win. Jessica smiled but was slightly shy about the attention she received.

Later that day, Emily noticed that although Jessica had won, she seemed to avoid discussing the books she had read with other classmates. While other students were eager to share their thoughts and favorite stories, Jessica would simply smile and listen rather than engage in the conversation. Emily wondered why Jessica didn't seem to want to talk about her achievement.