Sue and Jacob are both taking the same Psychology course. Sue has a mastery goal orientation while Jacob has a performance-approach goal orientation. Which of the following is not consistent with research on achievement goals?

a. Sue will enjoy the class more than Jacob
b. Sue will take more courses in psychology than Jacob
c. Sue will perform better in the course than Jacob
d. none of the above


C

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