Identify the Student Who Appears to Have a Mastery Goal

question 30

Multiple Choice

Identify the student who appears to have a mastery goal rather than a performance goal.

• A)When Abby gets a new assignment, she likes to set it aside for a day or so before she actually begins to work on it.
• B)Bonnie is a perfectionist who gets upset when her test performance is anything but A+.
• C)When given the choice between taking an easy class or a more challenging one, Cora chooses the challenging one.
• D)Nigel is easily distracted by the many stimuli competing for his attention in the classroom.

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Definitions:

Common Interest

Shared concerns, goals, or hobbies that create a basis for mutual engagement among individuals or groups.

Online Congregate

A virtual gathering place on the internet where individuals with similar interests can come together to communicate, share ideas, and collaborate.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups, typically through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.

Interactive Communication

A process of exchanging information where both parties participate actively and influence each other’s messages.