When a High-Achieving Fifth Grader Starts to Lose Confidence in His

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Essay

When a high-achieving fifth grader starts to lose confidence in his abilities after transitioning to middle school,what are some possible reasons for this?

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Definitions:

Job Autonomy

The degree of independence and discretion a worker has in determining how to perform their tasks.

Theory Y

Theory Y is a managerial assumption about employee motivation, proposing that workers are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and are creative problem solvers.

Work Attitudes

Employees' feelings and beliefs about their job and work environment, which can affect their job performance and satisfaction.

Behaviours

The way an individual or group behaves or responds to outside or inside forces.