Barnabus has practiced the piano for hours in preparation for his recital. It will be rewarding for him to perform well with everyone in attendance. If you knew that Barnabus has a highly active BAS, which of the following would you predict to be most likely?
A. He will take the most pleasure from the ordeal of the recital being over.
B. He will take pleasure from just anticipating the feeling of reward.
C. His BIS will make him indifferent to the rewards of successful accomplishment.
D. Any mistakes during the recital will be ignored.
B
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