Tate is motivated by performance goals. Tate is likely to

A) make an effort to show competence.
B) try,and then try again when the first effort doesn't succeed.
C) feel intrinsic pleasure in the task he is mastering.
D) determine how a particular mistake can be "his friend."


Answer: A) make an effort to show competence.

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