John is motivated by the need to excel. He enjoys the feeling of accomplishment he gets from mastering a task. Therefore, he doesn't understand his sister's apathy toward school. The only way she is motivated to do anything is by the teacher offering the students endless toys and trinkets for good work. Which motivational perspective does John subscribe to?

A. The social perspective
B. The behavioral perspective
C. The cognitive perspective
D. The humanistic perspective


Answer: C

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