The Belief That Achievements Are Based on One's Own Efforts

question 145

Multiple Choice

The belief that achievements are based on one's own efforts rather than on luck or other factors beyond one's control is called

• A) competence monitoring.
• B) immanent justice.
• C) learned helpfulness.
• D) mastery orientation.

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