Even though she has taken Spanish courses for years and is almost fluent, Ann just enrolled in Spanish I. Why? She loves the feeling of being the smartest person in the room, and loves to get scores of 100%. Ann is apparently driven by a rather strong ____.
A) self-verification motive
B) appraisal motive
C) consistency motive
D) self-enhancement motive

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Ann's desire to enroll in a class below her level just to achieve perfect scores suggests that she is motivated by a desire to enhance her self-image and feel superior to others. This aligns with the self-enhancement motive.

Even Though She Has Taken Spanish Courses for Years and Is