Terry has to complete one more required class to be admitted to his desired major.Since he needs only a passing grade,he decides not to study very hard and often skips the class.Because he has defined success in this situation as a passing grade and a passing grade is an acceptable achievement for admission to his major,we can say that his behaviour is best explained by
A) achievement goal theory.
B) mastery orientation.
C) high-need achievement.
D) social comparison.

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Terry's behavior aligns with the achievement goal theory, which suggests that individuals have different motivations and goals for achieving success. In this case, Terry's goal is to pass the class and be admitted to his desired major, regardless of how much effort he puts in or how much he learns.

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