Although Sarah doesn't particularly like children, she is getting her teaching credentials because her parents expect her to have a career in early education. This behavior is most in line with which of the following?
A) Socially contingent self-esteem
B) Relational interdependence
C) Regulatory fit
D) Prevention focus

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Sarah's behavior of getting teaching credentials despite not liking children aligns with prevention focus which is motivated by avoiding negative outcomes or preventing loss. In this case, Sarah is probably avoiding the negative outcome of disappointing her parents or not fulfilling their expectations of her having a career in early education.

Although Sarah Doesn't Particularly Like Children, She Is Getting Her