A person with a high-performance orientation with respect to goals,such as a professional speaker,is more likely to desire:

A) to gain favorable judgments of performance,or avoid negative judgments of competence.
B) to understand something novel,or to increase mental competence in a task.
C) credit for work done independently.
D) difficult tasks.

High-performance Orientation

An organizational or team focus on achieving high levels of performance and excellence, often through setting challenging goals and standards.

Favorable Judgments

Positive evaluations or opinions formed about something or someone based on evidence and reasoning.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, encompassing skills, knowledge, and experience.