Gerald is learning to play the guitar because he thinks girls will be more likely to go out with him if he plays in a band. This is an example of _______________ motivation and an __________________ goal
A) performance; avoidance.
B) performance; approach
C) mastery; approach
D) mastery; avoidance
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerald has a performance motive because his goal is not to master the guitar, but to gain a perceived reward associated with guitar playing. This is also an approach goal because the incentive to learn the guitar is positive (more dates) and not to avoid something negative.
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