Assertion (A): Teachers should tell middle school students exactly in detail what they have to do, including what, how, and when to learn. Reason (R): Middle school children do not have the capacity to self-regulate their learning. Choose the correct option.

The process through which we activate and sustain our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in order to reach our goals is called:

Assertion (A): Teachers should dictate to middle school students exact details of what, how, and when to learn, without leaving room for independence. Reason (R): Middle school children completely lack the capacity to self-regulate their learning. Choose the correct option.