Which statement about developmental trends in motivation is most true?

a. Many children come to school with mastery goals but increasingly adopt performance goals.
b. Most elementary-aged children do not yet have competency beliefs established.
c. As children grow older, the pleasure derived from doing a task is more important than the attainment value.
d. Younger children are more likely to adopt a work-avoidance goal orientation than older children.


a. Many children come to school with mastery goals but increasingly adopt performance goals.

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