Sujata participates eagerly in the dance competition only because she is interested in winning the first prize of cash. Sujata is:

Correct option is A

Sujata is extrinsically motivated, as her participation in the dance competition is driven by the desire to win the first prize of cash rather than by an inherent interest in the activity itself. Extrinsic motivation refers to doing something not for its own sake but to receive external rewards or avoid punishments. In this case, the external reward Sujata seeks is the cash prize associated with winning the competition. This type of motivation contrasts with intrinsic motivation, where individuals engage in an activity for the pleasure and satisfaction derived from the activity itself, without needing external rewards.
Information Booster:
(b) A Mastery-Oriented learner is driven by an intrinsic desire to understand or master a skill or knowledge area, not by external rewards.
(c) A Failure-avoiding learner is primarily motivated by a desire to avoid failure and the negative emotions associated with it, which is not specifically applicable in Sujata's case as described.
(d) Intrinsically motivated individuals participate in activities for the joy and satisfaction that comes from the activity itself, which does not apply to Sujata's motivation, as it is centered around winning a prize.