(web link) My extrinsic motivation was above normal at 3.0 and this is demonstrated by the fact that my willingness to avoid conflicts in the future and achieve recognition as a competent student were external motivating factors. This extrinsic motivation could, however, lead to problems in my learning style because the author) describes this behavior as relating to someone who is a failure-avoidant student (dfsffksf) (AUTHOR) describes a failure-avoidant student as someone who appreciates "[f]eelings of relief rather than pride" and that he deserves "competition for extrinsic rewards" such as recognition (p. 169). The desire for my supervisor to see me as a competent student was the extrinsic factor that motivated me to apply an alternative strategy if a similar situation arose in the future. These “self-destructive behaviors associated with a failure-avoidance mindset are largely creatures of negative reinforcement.” negative, fear of punishment, was a driving force behind my change in learning