Dr. zaius is always emphasizing the importance of earning good grades. almost every day in class, he says that if students don't get good grades, they won't be accepted into graduate school or will miss out on job opportunities. dr zaius' emphasis on the negative outcomes of grades illustrates a focus on goals.

Dr Zaius' emphasis on the negative outcomes of grades illustrates a "prevention" focus on goals.

Prevention focused goals are pondered as far as wellbeing and peril. They are tied in with satisfying obligations, doing the things you believe you should do… they are tied in with limiting misfortunes, endeavoring to cling to what you have."