Which one of the following students clearly has a mastery goal rather than a performance goal?
A)Alice stays away from science courses because she's never done very well in science.
B)Boris wants the recognition that being a star football player will bring him.
C)Cal is relieved to learn he passed his English composition course.
D)Dinah doesn't worry about making mistakes as long as she knows she's making progress.

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Dinah's focus on making progress and not worrying about making mistakes indicates that she has a mastery goal, which is focused on developing skills and improving rather than on achieving a particular outcome or being recognized for her performance.

Which One of the Following Students Clearly Has a Mastery