Researchers Have Identified Several Reasons Why Students May Avoid Seeking

question 58

Multiple Choice

Researchers have identified several reasons why students may avoid seeking help when they need it during a learning task. Three of the following are among the reasons they've identified. Which one is not such a reason?

• A) Students worry that others may belittle their requests for help.
• B) Students want to maintain their sense of autonomy and independence.
• C) Students are worried that asking for help might make them look foolish or incompetent.
• D) Students have mastery goals, but not performance goals, relative to the subject matter.

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