Though Antero didn't really want to go to college, his parents insisted on it. His goal now is to outperform others with only as much effort as it takes, which reflects a __________________ orientation.
A)mastery-approach
B)mastery-avoidance
C)performance-approach
D)performance-avoidance
E)mastery-performance

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Antero's goal to outperform others with minimal effort reflects a performance-approach orientation, which is characterized by a desire to do better than others and achieve recognition, rather than a focus on mastering the material for its own sake.

Though Antero Didn't Really Want to Go to College, His