An Eighth Grader Named Marianne Consistently Refuses to Do Difficult

question 30

Multiple Choice

An eighth grader named Marianne consistently refuses to do difficult classroom assignments because she's afraid of failing at them. Which one of the basic needs described in the textbook is Marianne most clearly trying to address?

• A) Her need for relatedness
• B) Her need for self-determination
• C) Her need for arousal
• D) Her need for competence

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