The study of motivation is an attempt to understand __________ a behavior occurs
a. why c. when
b. how d. all of these
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As Chapter 11 discussed, attention is important during problem solving because
a. attention is the most important cognitive activity that is required to reach an insightful solution to a problem. b. divided attention may arise if you have competing thoughts while trying to solve a problem. c. problem solving is faster if you pay attention to every detail in the initial state of the problem. d. problem solving is more accurate if you begin by dividing your attention between the initial state and the goal state.
Regarding eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Judgments of color made under monochromatic light are highly unreliable. b. The less time an eyewitness has to observe an event, the less well she or he will perceive and remember it. c. The confidence of an eyewitness in their testimony is a good predictor of his or her accuracy. d. Alcohol intoxication impairs later ability to recall events.
Conclusions of a scientific study are based on whether the evidence supports or refutes the hypothesis
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to Amsel's research, partially reinforced animals have:
a. one source of incentive motivation b. two sources of incentive motivation c. three sources of incentive motivation d. four sources of incentive motivation