Discussion
Avoiding the appearance of low ability in front of peers and teachers is an example of
Answer: D
This is an example of performance avoidance goals.
Achievement goal theory separates mastery goals (aiming to understand and improve) from performance goals (aiming to look competent compared with others). Performance goals split into approach goals, trying to appear more able than others, and avoidance goals, trying not to appear less able. Avoiding looking incapable in front of peers and teachers is the avoidance kind.
Mastery and task-involved goals focus on learning the task itself, not on how one appears. A performance approach goal would be trying to outshine others rather than trying not to look weak.
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