While in high school, Melissa constantly wished she could be in college so that she would be able to spend more time with her boyfriend. While in college, Melissa constantly wished she could be out of college so she could get married. Now that Melissa is married, she constantly wishes for children so she can spend more time with her husband. Melissa is displaying ____

a. ?a growth orientation
b. ?a deficiency orientation
c. ?self-efficacy
d. ?conditions of worth


ANSWER:
b

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