The desire to perform effectively because gaining mastery is challenging and interesting is called

A) self-monitoring.
B) achievement motivation.
C) extrinsic competence motivation.
D) self-promotion.


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. experimental b. quasi-experimental c. nonexperimental d. correlational

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