Otis Is Controlling and He Can Sometimes Be Mean

question 74

Multiple Choice

Otis is controlling and he can sometimes be mean.He says,"This is me; take it or leave it.I'm not able to change." According to Carol Dweck,Otis

• A)has an antisocial personality disorder.
• B)has a fixed mindset.
• C)is expressing learned helplessness.
• D)is not sufficiently motivated to change.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activity itself rather than external rewards.

Biological Motives

Innate drives stemming from biological needs that are essential for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Avoiding Bad Grades

Strategies or actions taken to prevent receiving poor marks in academic assessments, usually involving studying, time management, and seeking help when needed.

Intrinsically Motivated

Pertaining to motivation driven by internal rewards or personal satisfaction rather than external factors.