Tommy tends to choose tasks that are either very easy or very difficult. According to achievement theory, he probably has a high:
A) motive for success
B) incentive value
C) probability of success
D) motive to avoid failure

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Tommy's tendency to choose tasks that are either very easy or very difficult suggests he is motivated to avoid failure, as easy tasks ensure success and difficult tasks provide an excuse for failure.

Tommy Tends to Choose Tasks That Are Either Very Easy