Which of the following is an example of an extrinsically motivated behavior?

a. reading a mystery book by your favorite author
b. working to earn a paycheck
c. bringing your mother flowers because it makes you feel good
d. marrying someone because you love being with him or her


Answer: b

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. ?epinephrine b. ?norepinephrine c. ?dopamine d. ?serotonin

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a. return to baseline when treatment is removed. b. be interrelated. c. do not change permanently. d. be independent of each other.

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a) agoraphobia. b) panic disorder. c) generalized anxiety disorder. d) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Psychology