If you work very hard in your psychology class to avoid getting a low grade,then you would be said to have
A) performance-avoidance goals.
B) mastery goals.
C) performance approach goals.
D) low grade orientation.

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Performance-avoidance goals are focused on avoiding failure and the negative outcomes of not performing well, such as getting a low grade. This motivation is driven by the desire to avoid the negative consequences of failing rather than the pursuit of learning or mastery.

If You Work Very Hard in Your Psychology Class to Avoid