An explanation of why students' motivation and school achievement changes as they transition into secondary school is that
A. teachers focus on grades (performance goals) rather than mastery of the material.
B. the subject matter becomes more difficult.
C. there is a decline in their use of self-handicapping strategies.
D. they are intimidated by the older students.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. moratorium c. diffusion b. foreclosure d. achievement
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a. True b. False