Maria Spent Many Hours Trying to Complete Her Geometry Proofs

Multiple Choice

Maria spent many hours trying to complete her geometry proofs.A cognitive interpretation of Maria's motivation is that Maria

A) knows a good grade will result in a reward from her parents.
B) is attempting to acquire understanding of how the different theorems work.
C) is trying to feel fulfilled in her accomplishment in order to raise her self-esteem.
D) wants her friends to be more likely to accept her than they have so far.