Every time Sam brings home his report card he dreads showing it to his father.Sam's father takes Sam's academic success for granted and when Sam does not do well,his father assumes Sam is at fault.His new report card shows Sam has earned straight A's except for one B in English.Although an excellent report card,Sam is dreading his father's reaction,which will be to focus on what happened in English.This pattern of parenting is likely motivating Sam through:

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This pattern of parenting likely motivates Sam through fear of failure, as he is constantly worried about his father's reaction when he does not meet his high expectations. The focus on his one B in English may lead Sam to feel like he has failed in some way, causing him to feel anxious and fearful of disappointing his father in the future.

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