Which of the following situations most suggests the existence of unconscious motivation for behavior?
A) Billy scheduled a haircut for 4:30p.m. and arrived on time.
B) Diamond knew she would be late for class, so she emailed her professor.
C) Grace does not like going to the doctor, and she accidentally missed her appointment this morning.
D) Anthony dislikes his roommate, so he often buys food that only he enjoys.

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Grace's behavior of missing her appointment, despite it being an "accident," suggests an unconscious motivation to avoid an unpleasant situation (going to the doctor), which she consciously dislikes.

Which of the Following Situations Most Suggests the Existence of Unconscious