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tth

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Which of the following theories best explains the idea that people are motivated to understand why they perform the way that they do?
 
  a. expectancy x value theory.
  b. goal theory.
  c. attribution theory.
  d. self-determination theory.

Question 2

Marcus puts off studying until the last minute and then does not do well on the exam. Marcus likely has which of the following goal orientations?
 
  a. Work-avoidance
  b. Mastery-avoidance
  c. Performance-approach
  d. Performance-avoidance


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Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


tth

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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