According to the cognitive theory of motivation, which of the following students is MOST likely to study hard for the next psychology exam?
A)Sasha believes she earned an "A" on this exam because the questions were easy.
B)Endora believes she is a witch and can get whatever she wants by waving her arms and casting a spell.
C)Martino believes that he got a "C" on his exam because he did not study hard enough.
D)Clemy believes he studied as hard as he could for this exam and is very discouraged that he only got a "D."

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Cognitive theory of motivation emphasizes the role of thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes in motivation. Martino's belief that his performance is directly related to his effort (studying hard) aligns with this theory, suggesting that he is most likely to be motivated to study harder next time to improve his grade.

According to the Cognitive Theory of Motivation, Which of the Following