Whit started playing the saxophone. He wants to get better at it, so he watches the techniques of professional players and practices constantly. Whit does not care how he compares to other saxophone players, nor does he want to seek help from others. Whit appears to have adopted a(n)

A. approach-avoidance conflict.
B. avoidance-avoidance conflict.
C. performance goal.
D. learning goal.


Answer: D

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