Which one of the following students clearly has a performance goal rather than a mastery goal?
A) Alec is bored by easy assignments.
B) Blanche always does more than her teacher requires.
C) Christina persists when she encounters a difficult math problem.
D) Devon evaluates his own performance based on how his classmates do.

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Devon evaluates his own performance based on how his classmates do, which shows a performance goal of wanting to do better than others rather than a mastery goal of wanting to improve their own skills and understanding.

Which One of the Following Students Clearly Has a Performance