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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Definitions:

Common Factors

Elements present in various therapeutic modalities that contribute to the effectiveness of psychotherapy, such as therapeutic alliance and empathy.

Theoretical Integration

The process of synthesizing different theoretical approaches and methodologies to enrich understanding or practice in a discipline.

Interpersonal Events

Occurrences or situations involving interactions between individuals that can impact their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Synergistically Combine

To combine different elements, methods, or substances in a way that maximizes their effectiveness by working together more efficiently than separately.