Which One of the Following Descriptions of a Student Best

question 49

Multiple Choice

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

• A)"Did you see that big grin on Mario's face when the principal announced that he was the winner of the essay contest?"
• B)"Pamela is always putting herself in dangerous situations.Maybe she likes the adrenaline rush that comes with living on the edge."
• C)"Chloe seems bored with what's going on in class most of the time.I've tried everything I can think of to motivate her, but so far nothing's worked."
• D)"Levi is really struggling with his reading, and his spelling is atrocious.I wonder if he has an undiagnosed learning disability."

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Definitions:

Procrastinating

The action of delaying or postponing tasks despite knowing there will be negative consequences for doing so.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of their own identity and personal attributes, including beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about oneself.

Self-fulfilling Prophecies

The phenomenon whereby a belief or expectation, whether correct or not, affects the outcome of a situation or the way a person behaves, making the initially held belief come true.

Buy-in

The process of gaining agreement on a proposal or plan from all stakeholders and participants.