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A comparison of goal orientations using hypothetical student voices
| Approach | Avoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery | I want to understand why acids and bases are different. | I’m worried there are things about covalent bonding I don’t completely understand. |
| Performance | I want to be in the 90th percentile on the MCAT. | I don’t want to fail organic chemistry; I’ll be so embarrassed. |
