Rhianna is fiercely competitive in the classroom If she does not graduate at the head of the class she will feel bad. According to research on the goal orientation theory, which of the following orientations most likely fits Rhianna's motivation?
a) mastery/avoidance
b) performance/approach
c) performance/avoidance
d) mastery/performance
Answer: b
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