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

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Louis's motivation is described as avoidance because he is motivated to practice to avoid the negative outcome of being made fun of by his friends, rather than being motivated by a desire to improve his skills for personal satisfaction (mastery) or to achieve a positive outcome (approach).

Louis Practices Shooting Baskets After School Because He Doesn't Want