Thomas feels most successful when he and his friends help each other do their best. What type of basic social goal is Thomas exhibiting?

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Thomas is exhibiting a cooperation goal because he feels successful when he and his friends help each other do their best, indicating a desire for collaboration and mutual success rather than individual achievement (ego-oriented goal) or simply completing tasks (task-oriented goal). Additionally, there is no indication of a focus on comparison with others (nonhostile social comparison), so option D can be eliminated.

Thomas Feels Most Successful When He and His Friends Help