____________motives reflect a desire to understand or overcome a challenge for its own sake

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Mastery
Rationale: Mastery motives are motives that reflect a desire to understand or overcome a challenge (e.g., a genuine desire to master a task). In contrast, performance motives are generally those motives that are geared toward gaining rewards or public recognition.

Psychology

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A) cognitive B) intellectual C) emotional D) behavioral E) Select

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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