Louis practices shooting baskets after school because he doesn't want his friends to make fun of him for being bad at basketball. Louis's motivation to practice is most accurately described as driven by a(n) _____ goal
a. shame
b. mastery
c. avoidance
d. approach
Answer: C
Rationale: These are unpleasant outcomes such as shame, embarrassment, or emotional pain, which we try to avoid.
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