According to research, which of the following is true in classrooms in which teachers are very performance oriented?
A. Students focus on high grades rather than true understanding of the material.
B. Students' motivation increases consistently over the school year.
C. Students have higher feelings of self-efficacy than those whose teachers emphasize mastery.
D. Students feel less alienated from school than those whose teachers emphasize mastery.
Answer: A
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a. on the basis of concrete features. c. on the basis of social norms. b. on the basis of abstract ideas. d. by using avoidance.
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