Which statement best captures the view of the textbook with respect to Maslow's theory of motivation?
a. Although the theory is a positive one, its strict hierarchy may break down in some circumstances.
b. The theory is not useful in helping people to understand different aspects of their motivational experiences.
c. Maslow's theory presents a view of human nature that is too downbeat and pessimistic.
d. The only aspect of the theory that has been supported is the idea of a strict hierarchy of needs.
Answer: a. Although the theory is a positive one, its strict hierarchy may break down in some circumstances.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
You are looking at a drawing that represents the relationship between the motor cortex and different parts of the body. What strikes you is that
a. the shoulders are missing from the drawing. b. only the areas related to the eyes, ears, and nose are larger than normal. c. the feet are huge, compared to the rest of the body. d. the areas related to the fingers, thumb, and the muscles that control speech are quite large.
A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is BEST explained by ______
a. classical conditioning.
b. operant conditioning.
c. biofeedback theory.
d. social learning theory.
e. observational learning.
Which of the following research designs compares preexisting groups, tends to have high external validity, and is the only design available for topics for which random assignment to groups would be impossible?
a. case study b. single-subject c. quasi-experimental d. experimental