Optimal Challenges Are Those That __________

question 28

Multiple Choice

Optimal challenges are those that __________.

• A) divert cognitive resources from learning
• B) are consistent with a deliberate goal orientation
• C) help people expand their abilities and learn from failure
• D) help people expand their abilities while avoiding failure

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, leading to psychological stress.

Behavior

is the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment.

Attitudes

A consistent manner of thinking or feeling towards something that usually influences an individual's actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of them to reduce the dissonance.