Joe Has Always Been Motivated by the Thought of Beating

question 28

Multiple Choice

Joe has always been motivated by the thought of beating or outperforming others.In jobs,in his recreational basketball league,and even when driving home from work,Joe often wants to be the best and surpass other people.In particular,Joe's motivation appears to stem in large part from his desire to avoid making mistakes and losing,which were things that his father never tolerated when Joe was growing up.Joe's high achievement motivation appears to come from a combination of:

• A) performance-approach goals and a fear of failure.
• B) performance-approach and a motive for success.
• C) mastery goals and a fear of failure.
• D) mastery goals and a motive for success.

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