Problem
Scenario
Jennifer is right in the middle of her first anatomy exam in pre-health science. As she makes her way through the first page of the test, she can't help but continuously think - I need to get at least an 85% on this exam because I want an "A" in the class overall and that is what it is going to take to get into nursing. The only problem is that Jen's mind has gone blank - she can't remember anything! Panic is now setting in.
Task
a) Physiologically speaking, what can Jen control during this period that will help herself calm down?
b) In relation to your schooling, describe someone who is intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivated?
c) Based on the previous two questions, why is being so focused on the result of the test or the result of your overall grades detrimental to your overall performance and in the end your overall happiness?