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What is the primary objective of the psychology of Motivation in regards to behavior?
What is the primary objective of the psychology of Motivation in regards to behavior?
- To analyze the role of the environment in shaping behavior
- To understand the internal processes that give behavior energy, direction, and persistence (correct)
- To identify the different types of needs that influence behavior
- To explain how behavior varies in its intensity
What are the three elements of directedness, persistence, and initiation in the motivational process?
What are the three elements of directedness, persistence, and initiation in the motivational process?
- Energy, direction, and persistence (correct)
- Initiation, continuation, and termination
- Internal drives, external stimuli, and environmental cues
- Goal-setting, goal-striving, and goal-achievement
According to Heckhausen and Rheinberg (1980), what is the fundamental interaction that underlies motivation?
According to Heckhausen and Rheinberg (1980), what is the fundamental interaction that underlies motivation?
- Between the person and the situation (correct)
- Between the person and their goals
- Between cognitive and emotional processes
- Between internal drives and external stimuli
What type of needs are inherent within the workings of biological systems?
What type of needs are inherent within the workings of biological systems?
What is the term for the process by which behavior is sustained over time and across situations?
What is the term for the process by which behavior is sustained over time and across situations?
What is the term for the internal processes that give behavior energy, direction, and persistence?
What is the term for the internal processes that give behavior energy, direction, and persistence?
What is the primary function of the hormone cortisol?
What is the primary function of the hormone cortisol?
Which neurotransmitter pathway is associated with pleasure and reward?
Which neurotransmitter pathway is associated with pleasure and reward?
What is the term for a cluster of neurons that communicate with other neurons by using one particular neurotransmitter?
What is the term for a cluster of neurons that communicate with other neurons by using one particular neurotransmitter?
Which hormone is associated with the 'test and befriend stress response'?
Which hormone is associated with the 'test and befriend stress response'?
What is the term for the process of avoiding certain feelings or situations due to their negative emotional content?
What is the term for the process of avoiding certain feelings or situations due to their negative emotional content?
What is the term for an all-encompassing theory that seeks to explain the full range of motivated action?
What is the term for an all-encompassing theory that seeks to explain the full range of motivated action?
What is the primary function of negative feedback in the context of homeostasis?
What is the primary function of negative feedback in the context of homeostasis?
Which of the following is a limitation of drive theories?
Which of the following is a limitation of drive theories?
What is the primary difference between allostasis and homeostasis?
What is the primary difference between allostasis and homeostasis?
According to the incentive theory, what is the primary function of an incentive?
According to the incentive theory, what is the primary function of an incentive?
What is the primary role of expectancies in the incentive theory?
What is the primary role of expectancies in the incentive theory?
What is the primary principle of hedonism in the context of motivation?
What is the primary principle of hedonism in the context of motivation?
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