Joel's Mother Demands That He Shoot for Lofty Achievement Goals

question 58

Multiple Choice

Joel's mother demands that he shoot for lofty achievement goals, is inclined to punish his failures, and responds in a matter-of-fact way to his successes. Joel is likely to

• A) be highly independent
• B) develop a high level of achievement motivation
• C) shy away from challenges and be a low achiever
• D) develop learned helplessness

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