If a student chooses a goal only from others’ expectations without personal interest, what risk exists?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Motivation may become weak over time
External expectations can help initiate effort, but motivation may be harder to sustain when the goal has no personal meaning or interest. The student may continue for a while yet lose persistence when difficulty rises. A describes this risk without claiming that outside influence is always harmful. B, C, and D are absolute or unrelated conclusions.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Motivation may become weak over time
Why is this the correct answer?
External expectations can help initiate effort, but motivation may be harder to sustain when the goal has no personal meaning or interest. The student may continue for a while yet lose persistence when difficulty rises. A describes this risk without claiming that outside influence is always harmful. B, C, and D are absolute or unrelated conclusions.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Motivation and Emotion. Topic: Achievement Motivation.
