Bingwen does not like formal clothes, but he must buy a suit for his sister's wedding. He goes to seven stores before he finds a suit that he likes. Bingwen going to buy a suit shows the ____________ quality of motivation. His search through seven stores shows the ____________ quality of motivation.
A) energizing; directive
B) energizing; persistent
C) directive; energizing
D) directive; persistent

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Bingwen's motivation is directive because he is motivated by the need to attend his sister's wedding and has a specific goal in mind. His motivation is persistent because he continues to search for a suit even though he doesn't like formal clothes.

Bingwen Does Not Like Formal Clothes, but He Must Buy