Three of the Following Characterize Students with a Mastery Goal

question 98

Multiple Choice

Three of the following characterize students with a mastery goal.Which one characterizes students with a performance goal?

• A)thinking that if you have to try hard, you must not be very capable
• B)thinking that you are doing well as long as you are making progress, even though you are not totally successful
• C)seeking out your teacher's guidance when you are having trouble doing something
• D)being bored by easy tasks

Assess the impact of mood, distraction, and cognitive resources on susceptibility to persuasion.

Explain the effectiveness of the pique technique and other methods in increasing compliance.

Examine the influence of forewarning on resistance to persuasion.

Understand the causes and consequences of the housing market crisis of 2007 and 2008 in relation to personality dimensions.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand emotions in oneself and others in order to effectively manage one’s own behaviors and relationships with others.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruent beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Creativity-Relevant Processes

Cognitive and behavioral processes that facilitate the production of novel and useful ideas or solutions.

Domain-Relevant Skills

The specific abilities and knowledge that are particularly valuable and applicable to a certain field or area of expertise.