Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of Evaluating

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of evaluating a letter by General Peabody written in 1900 using the technique of "internal criticism"?

• A) Checking that a letter was not actually written in 1864
• B) Checking to be sure that general's wife was not the letter's author
• C) Checking that the general witnessed events referred to in the letter and that the meanings within the letter are consistent
• D) Asking why the letter survived to the present
• E) Researching the type of paper on which the letter was written

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Definitions:

Self-regard

An individual's perception, evaluation, and appreciation of oneself.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, due to the inherent satisfaction or fulfillment derived from the activity itself, rather than for some external reward.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise rather than by intrinsic factors like personal satisfaction or enjoyment of the task itself.

Activity Directed

Focused or oriented towards specific actions or tasks.