When a child is driven by mastery or by others' views of their success they are experiencing
A) achievement motivation
B) the entity orientation
C) a hostile attribution bias
D) self-socialization

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Achievement motivation refers to the desire to achieve competence and mastery in a particular task or activity. When a child is driven by a desire for mastery, they are motivated by the intrinsic rewards of personal growth and development. On the other hand, when a child is driven by others' views of their success, they are motivated by extrinsic rewards such as praise or recognition. Therefore, the best choice is A, achievement motivation.

When a Child Is Driven by Mastery or by Others