Three of the following examples illustrate ways in which self-regulated learners can control their own motivation. Which one does not?
A) Linda enjoys doing her math homework, but she finds her Spanish homework boring.
B) Sanford continually reminds himself that doing well in his classes is important if he wants to get into medical school.
C) Reese, Malcolm, and Dewey turn their group study session into a mock quiz-show format.
D) When choosing a topic for her research paper, Nancy picks something she will enjoy reading about.

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While Linda may be able to control her motivation to some extent by finding ways to make her Spanish homework more engaging, simply enjoying one subject more than another is not a deliberate self-regulatory strategy for controlling motivation. The other examples all involve intentional efforts to regulate or control motivation.

Three of the Following Examples Illustrate Ways in Which Self-Regulated