What Impact Does a Mastery Orientation Have on Adolescents' Grades

question 37

Multiple Choice

What impact does a mastery orientation have on adolescents' grades in school?

• A) A mastery orientation aids authoritative parents create external attributes for higher grades in school.
• B) A mastery orientation has been associated with lower grades and classroom engagement.
• C) A mastery orientation has been shown to predict classroom engagement and higher grades.
• D) A mastery orientation aids students create a fixed mindset for higher grades in school.

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