Laura has dreamed of playing in a symphony. She practices her instrument everyday and yet year after year, she cannot successfully play the difficult musical piece necessary to try out. This is an example of ________.
A) motivation not equaling performance
B) vicarious learning being of upmost importance
C) motivation being the main factor in performance
D) extrinsic motivation outweighing intrinsic motivation

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The scenario presented shows that Laura is motivated to play in a symphony, evidenced by her daily practice. However, her performance is not meeting her level of motivation, as she is unable to successfully play the difficult piece necessary for tryouts. This disconnect between motivation and performance is an example of option A, where motivation does not necessarily lead to successful performance. The other options presented (B, C, D) do not appropriately fit the scenario presented.

Laura Has Dreamed of Playing in a Symphony