One Disturbing Finding Is That There Appears to Be a Drop

question 104

Multiple Choice

One disturbing finding is that there appears to be a drop in students' _____ motivation as they transition from elementary into secondary school; which could be due to the fact that _____.

• A) mastery motivation; teachers become more performance-oriented during this time
• B) performance motivation; teachers become more mastery-oriented during this time
• C) mastery motivation; students have many other things to worry about than school performance
• D) performance motivation; peers become much more important than schoolwork at this time

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Definitions:

Excessive Guilt

An overwhelming feeling of responsibility or remorse for perceived offenses or mistakes, beyond what is considered rational or justified.

Trying New Things

The behavior of experimenting with activities or experiences that one has not previously encountered, often to gain new skills or insights.

Gender Differences

Variabilities in behaviors, attitudes, or physical characteristics between males and females attributed to biological, social, and cultural factors.

Influenced

Being affected or swayed in one's decisions, opinions, or behavior by external factors or individuals.