Alice regularly visits her dentist even though she dreads dental visits. She wants to prevent any dental issues and maintain dental hygiene. In the context of regulatory focus theory, Alice's behavior is driven by _____.
A) hedonic motivation
B) a promotion focus
C) a prevention focus
D) self-improvement motivation

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Alice's behavior is driven by a prevention focus, which is focused on avoiding negative outcomes and preventing problems. This is consistent with her desire to prevent dental issues and maintain hygiene, even though she dreads dental visits.

Alice Regularly Visits Her Dentist Even Though She Dreads Dental