Roberto worked at a series of menial jobs for most of his adolescence. His hard work and dedication were noticed at his current job, and he was promoted to a position of responsibility and leadership. Because he has never had this much responsibility at work, he is terrified of doing the wrong thing or making the wrong decision. Roberto's experience is an example of __________ motivation.

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Roberto's fear of making mistakes indicates that he is motivated by avoidance, which means he is motivated to avoid negative consequences such as losing his job or being seen as incompetent. This is not an example of approach motivation, which is driven by a desire for positive outcomes or rewards. While Roberto's hard work and dedication may reflect some intrinsic motivation, his fear suggests that external factors are also playing a role in his motivation, making extrinsic motivation an incomplete explanation.

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