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Bob attended a public school in a lower-middle-class neighborhood but was accepted to an Ivy League college. He is surrounded by students from more advantaged backgrounds, and he is terrified of failing his classes.
 
  Bob's experience is an example of __________ motivation.
  a. approach
  b. intrinsic
  c. avoidance
  d. extrinsic

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Susan is the only person in her workgroup who hasn't graduated from college; yet, she anticipates that within the next couple of months she will receive a promotion.
 
  She feels as though her hard work on a recent project will pay off. Susan anticipates a reward for success. A person with what type of orientation focuses on rewards?
  a. approach
  b. avoidance
  c. detail
  d. success


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tdewitt

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C: avoidance

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A: approach


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thank you!


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