A(n) ____ motivates students to set higher goals and study hard to get good grades. A(n) ____ motivates students to study just enough to avoid failing exams, but not enough to get good grades.

A. self-handicapping strategy; overjustification effect
B. need for achievement; fear of failure
C. extrinsic motivation; intrinsic motivation
D. peripheral cue; cognitive cue


Answer: B

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