Asked by Tifani Naylor on Jun 18, 2024
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Nick is the lead in the school play. He's been very anxious since taking the part because he's terrified of messing up and ruining the production, so he's rehearsed his lines endlessly for months. This is an example of __________.
A) avoidance motivation
B) primary needs
C) approach motivation
D) a power motive
Avoidance Motivation
A psychological behavior aimed at avoiding unpleasant outcomes, tasks, or situations, often driven by fear or anxiety about potential negative consequences.
- Absorb the fundamentals of motivation, with an emphasis on approach and avoidance motivation.
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Sandy Berber [Student OVHS]Jun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nick's behavior is driven by a desire to avoid a negative outcome (messing up and ruining the production), which is characteristic of avoidance motivation.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the fundamentals of motivation, with an emphasis on approach and avoidance motivation.
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