Which one of the following students shows motivation consistent with theoretical views of self-worth?
A)Monica doesn't read the comments her teacher has written on her research paper because she suspects that they're not very flattering.
B)Isabelle goes to see the horror movie "Scream" with her friends; later that night, she has considerable trouble falling asleep.
C)Jacob spends long hours staring at the sky each night, looking for various constellations and thinking about ancient legends associated with each one.
D)Luke reads People magazine from cover to cover as soon as it arrives in the mail each week; he especially enjoys reading stories about movie stars.

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Monica's avoidance of potentially negative feedback on her research paper aligns with the theoretical views of self-worth, which suggest individuals may avoid situations that could lead to failure or negative evaluations to protect their sense of self-worth.

Which One of the Following Students Shows Motivation Consistent with Theoretical