Sophie Thinks She Is a Talented Dancer

question 70

Short Answer

Sophie thinks she is a talented dancer. At a dance competition, she fails to win a place in the top three rankings. At every stage of the competition, the judges tell her that she needs to work harder and infuse more creativity in her routines. However, Sophie ignores the feedback and feels that the judges failed to recognize her innate talent. In the context of reasons for wanting self-knowledge, Sophie is most likely to be driven by the _________________ motive.

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Definitions:

Biologically Alive

A state characterized by the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death in living organisms.

Purpose

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Iphigenia

A figure in Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon, whose story varies but is often associated with sacrifice for divine favor in war.

Agamemnon

A mythical king of Mycenae who was a central figure in the Trojan War, leading the Greek forces in the epic struggle documented in Homer's Iliad.