Bryce Knows That the Rest of the Class Got D's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Bryce knows that the rest of the class got D's and F's on a difficult exam, so he is happy with a C, even though he knows he could have gotten an A with a little more effort. Bryce's motivation best matches _____

• A)mastery/avoidance.
• B)performance/approach.
• C)performance/avoidance.
• D)mastery/performance.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behaviors, attitudes, or skills are acquired by watching and imitating the actions of others.

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning through which a response is cultivated by the combination of a stimulus found in the environment and one that naturally exists, leading to a behavioral response.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Stable Global Attribution

A tendency to generalize the causes of behaviors and events as constant and widespread, influencing one's perspective on life and self-esteem.