Lynn tells the teacher, "I don't care if I learn anything; I just want to get an A." According to research conducted by Carol Dweck, you should conclude that Lynn has what type of motivation:
A) learning motivation
B) performance motivation
C) social motivation
D) anti-learning motivation

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According to Dweck, a performance motivation involves the emphasis of success (performance) over learning. A learning motivation emphasizes learning over performance. Dweck does not discuss either a "social" motivation or an "anti-learning" motivation.

Lynn Tells the Teacher, "I Don't Care If I Learn