Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Concept

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples best illustrates the concept of situated motivation?

• A)Nathan gets extremely upset when he gets anything less than a perfect score on a test paper, probably because his parents have always expected him to be perfect at everything he does.
• B)Last year Ophelia was bored to tears in history class, but this year she loves history because her teacher conducts many activities that make the subject matter come alive.
• C)Polly is afraid of water because once, when she was a little girl, she almost drowned.
• D)Quinton would really like to play on his high school basketball team, but because he's quite short he has settled for what he considers to be second-best: being on the wrestling team.

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Definitions:

Online Meaning-Making

The practice of interpreting and creating significance through interactive engagement with content on the internet.

Audience Members

Individuals who participate as viewers or listeners in the experience offered by a performance, broadcast, or presentation.

Enjoy

Refers to experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or joy from an activity or event.

Sabotage

The deliberate act of destroying or obstructing something, usually for political or strategic gain.