According to Attribution Theory, High Need Achievers Typically Attribute Success

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to attribution theory, high need achievers typically attribute success in school to _______________ and failure in school to _______________.

• A) external circumstances; not trying hard enough
• B) their own abilities; lack of effort
• C) knowing how to study; taking the wrong courses
• D) skill as a student; prejudice on the part of teachers

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and enable color vision and fine detail perception.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to low levels of light, making them important for night vision.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest. This area is responsible for sharp central vision.

Fine Detail

The most intricate or nuanced aspects of something, usually requiring close attention or scrutiny to fully appreciate or understand.