In the psychology of motivation, the term affect refers to:
a) a complex, culturally-specific emotional state.
b) a global emotional state.
c) the brief, intense physiological reaction that accompanies an emotion.
d) the outward expression of emotion.
ANS: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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