Four students in Mr. Kent's physical education class have just done poorly on the school district's physical fitness test. Which student is exhibiting a mastery avoidance goal?
a. Muriel gets As in all of her other classes, so she doesn't mind getting a C in physical education.
b. Robert knows he is a great baseball player, and when he comes up to bat, he tells himself, "Now, don't strike out!"
c. Patrice is very upset about her poor performance and plans to work very hard to do better next year because she doesn't want her friends to think she's a klutz.
d. Oliver is going to come back after class to look at his scores and ask Mr. Kent for suggestions about how to improve in his weak areas.
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Using Maslow's hierarchy as a model, quality programs will provide for the enhancement of children's ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why do theorists say project work is successful in teaching young children?
a. Because children need direct instruction. b. Because when children's minds are engaged, they are focused and interested. c. Because children's attention spans are too short for long-term study. d. Theorists do not say that projects are successful in teaching young children.
The belief that one can have a positive impact on his or her environment is referred to as:
a. physical development. b. social development. c. self-esteem. d. cognitive development.