Lauren and Curtis spend six hours per week studying for the botany course. Lauren is concerned that if she doesn’t study she will fail the course; Curtis is concerned that if he doesn’t study he won’t earn the highest grade in the class. In this example:

A. Lauren is motivated by both a fear of failure and a need for achievement, while Curtis is merely motivated by a need for achievement
B. Lauren is motivated by a fear of failure and Curtis is motivated by a need for achievement
C. both students are motivated by a need for achievement
D. both students are motivated by a fear of failure

Correct Answer: Lauren is motivated by a fear of failure and Curtis is motivated by a need for achievement ✔

Last Updated: May 08, 2024