Frieda finds calculus difficult, but studies long hours and goes for tutoring because she believes these things will help her do better in the class. Frieda likely has __________
a. an internal locus of control
b. an external locus of control
c. implicit motivation
d. explicit motivation
Answer: A
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a. central route c. peripheral route b. status route d. prestige route
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