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jeatrice

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Which one of the following statements indicates that the speaker is focused on a performance-avoidance goal?
 
  A) This is my chance to show all my classmates how smart I am.
  B) Boy, I hope I don't get this problem wrong. If I do, I'll look like an idiot.
  C) I'd really like to become a better math student. I hope the teacher gives me feedback about how I can improve my skills.
  D) I need to do well in my science classes so I can get into a good engineering school.

Question 2

Which one of these students definitely has a performance-approach goal?
 
  A) Frank finds a homework assignment too easy to waste his time with.
  B) Herb frequently asks questions in class in order to understand new information better.
  C) Selena decides to enter the school science fair in hopes of impressing her teacher, classmates, and parents.
  D) Rita was somewhat disappointed about her last test score in math. Realizing that people learn from their mistakes, she decides to study harder for the next test using different study strategies.


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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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