Professor Batsell notices that one of his students seems to frame her participation in the course in terms of being judged favourably by fellow students and avoiding his criticism. It is likely that the student:
A) is motivated by performance goals.
B) feels intrinsic pleasure in the course material she is mastering.
C) follows the motto "Try, try again" when her first effort doesn't succeed.
D) regards failure as a source of useful information to help her improve.

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The student's motivation is framed in terms of being judged favourably and avoiding criticism, which suggests a focus on performance goals, rather than the intrinsic pleasure of mastering course material or a growth mindset that embraces failure as an opportunity for learning.

Professor Batsell Notices That One of His Students Seems to Frame