Day After Day, Raymond's History Teacher Lectures About the Subject

question 49

Multiple Choice

Day after day, Raymond's history teacher lectures about the subject matter in a dry, unengaging manner and expects students simply to sit quietly and take notes.To make class a little more exciting for himself and the students sitting near him, Raymond often draws cartoon faces on the tips of his fingers and performs little finger-puppet shows at his desk.Raymond's behavior in class can probably best be explained as:

• A)Satisfying his need for arousal
• B)Reducing cognitive dissonance
• C)Reflecting a high need for self-worth
• D)Enabling him to achieve self-actualization

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