According to the goal orientation theory, those who adhere to the _____ orientation seem to be motivated to do whatever may be necessary to avoid failing, whereas those who adhere to the _____ orientation are intrinsically motivated to do whatever they can to put themselves into a position to succeed.
A)performance/approach; mastery/approach
B)mastery/avoidance; mastery/approach
C)performance/avoidance; performance/approach
D)mastery/avoidance; performance/approach

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For the mastery/avoidance orientation: Because failing might threaten the person's self-worth, their motivation and work is fueled by failure avoidance. For the mastery/approach orientation: This person's motivation comes from setting goals and working to attain those goals because they feel it is intrinsically meaningful.

According to the Goal Orientation Theory, Those Who Adhere to the _____