An achievement goal that focuses on self-improvement and skill development, while downplaying ability level and peer comparison, is called a __________ goal.

A. performance
B. mastery
C. self-
D. improvement


B. mastery

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Nancy is afraid of heights. What will most likely reduce anxiety while hiking beside a cliff?

a. Stop hiking until the anxiety subsides. b. Telling herself, "It's not so high." c. Forcing herself to look down. d. Counting her footsteps as she walks.

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Mood disorders are also called _____ disorders

(a) neurotic (b) feedback (c) affective (d) phobic (e) schizophrenic

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Vygotsky challenged Piaget's conclusion that

A) toddlers discover make-believe play independently, once they are capable of representational schemes. B) society provides children with opportunities to represent culturally meaningful activities in play. C) make-believe is first learned under the guidance of experts. D) almost all play episodes are initiated by mothers.

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