Alexander Is Doing Poorly in Class

question 17

Multiple Choice

Alexander is doing poorly in class.It seems that no matter how hard he tries, he fails. Finally he just stops trying.As his teacher, you want to motivate Alexander to try again.Considering the textbook's discussion of strategies for enhancing students' motivation, which one of the following should you do?

• A)Encourage Alexander to try harder.
• B)Provide the support Alexander needs to succeed.
• C)Attribute Alexander's failures to factors beyond his control.
• D)Praise Alexander frequently regardless of what he is or is not doing.

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