Bryce knows that the rest of the class got D's and F's on a difficult exam, so he is happy with a C, even though he knows he could have gotten an A with a little more effort. Bryce's motivation best matches _____
a) mastery/avoidance.
b) performance/approach.
c) performance/avoidance.
d) mastery/performance.
Answer: c
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a. hypervigilance. b. performance imagery. c. peak cardiovascular output. d. peak performance.
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a. proceeds from the parts (bottom) to the whole (top) b. is purely a physiological field analysis c. must be broken down into its component parts d. proceeds from the whole (top) to the parts (bottom)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of Horney’s needs motivate Myra? Which of Horney’s neurotic trends does Myra demonstrate? Provide evidence for your answer.
What will be an ideal response?