Suppose That You Are Invited to a Friend's Home and While

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are invited to a friend's home and while you are socializing his son Jacob explores the living room.You notice that Jacob has found a small wooden box that he tries to open repeatedly.Jacob's father reaches down and unlatches the catch on the box,but Jacob begins to cry until he opens it for him.Which form of achievement motivation is exemplified by Jacob's behaviour?

• A) learned preservation
• B) learned helplessness
• C) mastery seeking
• D) approval seeking

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Definitions:

Tarsal Bone

One of the seven bones that make up the ankle and back part of the foot.

Heel Bone

Also known as the calcaneus, it is the large bone forming the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

Condyle

A condyle is a round protrusion at the end of a bone that forms part of a joint, allowing movement by articulating with another bone.

Epicondyle

A rounded eminence on a bone, typically found at the end of long bones, near joints, where ligaments and tendons attach.