A person takes up the game of racquetball because she believes she has the quickness and coordination to do well at the game. Which theory of motivation is best demonstrated by her behavior?

a. pleasure/reward theory c. instinct theory
b. cognitive theory d. psychodynamic theory


B

Psychology

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a. twice b. three times c. four times d. five times

Psychology

Kohlberg's emphasis on ____ has not been supported by cross-cultural research

a. individual rights and justice as the basis for moral reasoning b. the biological nature of morality c. racial differences in morality d. IQ scores as a predictor of moral thinking

Psychology

You are told about a child who has shown behavior consistent with "separation anxiety.". In order to determine if the child actually has a disorder or whether the behavior is normal, you would first need to know a. the child's age

b. whether the child is a boy or a girl. c. if other family members have anxiety disorders. d. how long the child has shown this behavior.

Psychology

Tolerance develops to the effects of __________

a. barbiturates b. methaqualone c. benzodiazepines d. all of these

Psychology