Gerald is learning to play the guitar because he thinks girls will be more likely to go out with him if he plays in a band. This is an example of _______________ motivation and an __________________ goal.
A) performance; avoidance.
B) performance; approach
C) mastery; approach
D) mastery; avoidance

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Gerald's motivation of wanting to impress girls and increase his chances of going out with them is an example of performance motivation, where the focus is on achieving a specific outcome. This goal is also an approach goal, as Gerald is striving towards gaining a positive outcome (going out with girls) by learning to play the guitar.

Gerald Is Learning to Play the Guitar Because He Thinks