Lynn Tells the Teacher, "I Don't Care If I Learn

question 134

Multiple Choice

Lynn tells the teacher, "I don't care if I learn anything; I just want to get an A." According to research conducted by Carol Dweck, you should conclude that Lynn has what type of motivation?

• A) learning motivation
• B) performance motivation
• C) social motivation
• D) anti-learning motivation

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Definitions:

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new organism.

Chromosomes

Long strands of DNA wound around proteins, located in the cell nucleus, carrying genetic information.

Genotype

Genetic makeup of an individual.

Phenotype

Characteristic observed in an individual due to the expression of his or her genotype.