Identify the student who appears to have a mastery approach goal.
a. When Abby gets a new assignment, she worries that she won't do her best and sets it aside for a day or so before she actually begins to work on it.
b. Bonnie is a perfectionist who gets upset when her test performance is anything but A+.
c. Markus is really interested in science and has high hopes that he will win the science fair this year.
d. When given the choice between taking an easy class or a more challenging one, Dana chooses the challenging one.
Question 2
Three of the following strategies should promote productive achievement goals. Which strategy is not recommended?
a. Encourage students to focus on long-term rather than short-term goals.
b. Encourage students to rely on one another for occasional academic assistance and support.
c. Commend students for truly understanding material rather than just memorizing it.
d. Show students how the things they learn in class are relevant to their present and future needs.