The dynamics-of-action model attempts to predict a person's latency to engage in an achievement-related activity.When ________, the individual engages in achievement-related behavior the slowest.That is, the person's latency is very high and he or she procrastinates. A)Maf Ms B)Maf

Question

The dynamics-of-action model attempts to predict a person's latency to engage in an achievement-related activity.When ________, the individual engages in achievement-related behavior the slowest.That is, the person's latency is very high and he or she procrastinates.
A)Maf > Ms
B)Maf < Ms
C)Maf = Ms, and both are high
D)Maf = Ms, and both are low

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Maf > Ms means that the motivation to avoid failure is greater than the motivation to achieve success. This means that the person is more likely to procrastinate and avoid the activity altogether.

The Dynamics-Of-Action Model Attempts to Predict a Person's Latency to Engage