Stephanie is a forward in hockey. Although talented, she is known to not want to take the puck up the ice when in a game situation. Despite repeated encouragement not to, she is quick to pass the puck. Stephanie may be displaying ________.

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Stephanie's behavior suggests that she may have avoidance goals, meaning that she is trying to avoid any negative outcomes of taking the puck up the ice, such as making a mistake or losing possession of the puck. This could be driven by a fear of failure, which is associated with an avoidance orientation. Ego orientation and extrinsic motivation do not necessarily explain this behavior, as they are not directly related to the specific situation described.

Stephanie Is a Forward in Hockey