When attempting to learn to play football, Farve has great difficulty in throwing the odd-shaped ball. After several bad passes, he decides that he has no talent for football and will never be any good at it. Farve's behavior provides an example of _____ goals.

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When attempting to learn to play football, Farve has great difficulty in throwing the odd-shaped ball. After several bad passes, he decides that he has no talent for football and will never be any good at it.  Farve's behavior provides an example of _____ goals.

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Farve's behavior suggests that he was more focused on his performance goals (the desire to perform well and look good in front of others) rather than mastery goals (the desire to learn and develop new skills). When he was not immediately successful, he gave up on the activity, suggesting that his motivation was driven by external factors (such as the desire to impress others) rather than internal factors (such as a genuine love for the sport).

When Attempting to Learn to Play Football, Farve Has Great