John Works Alone at a Puzzle for a Half-Hour and Fails

question 28

Multiple Choice

John works alone at a puzzle for a half-hour and fails to complete it. He then frowns, says "I'm no good at this" and feels bad. We might conclude that John is at the _____ phase of learning to evaluate accomplishments.

• A) joy in mastery
• B) approval seeking
• C) use of standards
• D) extrinsic orientation

---

Definitions:

Mortgage Lender

A financial institution or individual that provides loans to borrowers for the purpose of purchasing real estate, with the property serving as collateral.

Careless Finances

The mismanagement or negligent handling of personal or corporate finances.

Moral Hazard

The risk that one party to a contract can change their behavior to the detriment of another party once the contract has been concluded.

Monitoring Solution

A system or software implemented to oversee and analyze the performance, health, or behavior of networks, applications, or environments to ensure optimal operation.