Which One of the Following Descriptions of a Student Best

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following descriptions of a student best illustrates a cognitive perspective of motivation?

• A)"Eron loves the attention he gets from his classmates when he tells jokes in class."
• B)"I don't think Mary gets much to eat at home.She always seems to be hungry at school."
• C)"Reggie gets very upset with himself when he makes mistakes or doesn't know how to do something.It's as if he's not happy unless he's perfect."
• D)"Shelley is convinced that her poor performance in class is due to 'bad tests' and 'unfair grading.' In fact, Shelly would do a lot better if she studied more often."

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

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Unipolar Depression

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