Which one of the following descriptions of a student best illustrates a cognitive perspective of motivation?
A)"Eron loves the attention he gets from his classmates when he tells jokes in class."
B)"I don't think Mary gets much to eat at home.She always seems to be hungry at school."
C)"Reggie gets very upset with himself when he makes mistakes or doesn't know how to do something.It's as if he's not happy unless he's perfect."
D)"Shelley is convinced that her poor performance in class is due to 'bad tests' and 'unfair grading.' In fact, Shelly would do a lot better if she studied more often."

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The description of Shelley is the only one that focuses on the internal cognitive processes of the student, specifically her belief that her poor performance is due to external factors rather than her own lack of effort or ability. This shows how her thoughts and beliefs about herself and her abilities impact her motivation to study and perform well in class.

Which One of the Following Descriptions of a Student Best