Extrinsic motivation is defined as the pursuit of an activity __________.
A. for external reward
B. for its own sake
C. to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation
D. in order to increase one's competence and skills
Answer: A
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a. use counterconditioning to reduce specific fears and anxieties b. emphasize the need to bring unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness c. help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs d. help you recognize discrepancies between your self-concept and your everyday experiences
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a. positive b. psychodynamic c. sociocultural d. cognitive
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false