WEIGHT LOSS MINI CASE: Peter has decided that he wants to lose weight and develop a more defined physique in order to make himself more attractive to women. To this end, he joins a gym and begins eating low-fat, low-calorie foods. In particular, he cuts potato chips out of his diet and packs fruit in his lunch instead. After a few weeks, Peter decides that he actually prefers fruit with his lunch.
-In the WEIGHT LOSS MINI CASE, when Peter decides that he prefers fruit to potato chips with his lunch, this is an example of a(n) ________.
A) approach goal
B) substitute goal
C) avoidance goal
D) biogenic goal
E) primary goal

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Peter's decision to prefer fruit over potato chips represents a substitute goal, where he replaces one item (potato chips) with another (fruit) to achieve his larger objective of weight loss and a more defined physique.

WEIGHT LOSS MINI CASE: Peter Has Decided That He Wants