Intrinsic motivation

What will be an ideal response?


a desire to perform a behavior effectively for its own sake

Psychology

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Dr. Thomas recognizes that the infant's emotional tie to the caregiver is an evolved response that promotes survival. Dr. Thomas accepts the __________ theory of attachment

A) ethological B) "clear-cut" C) operant D) psychoanalytic

Psychology

A developmental psychologist who studies the behavior patterns of other animals in order to explain human development is likely working from which perspective?

A) Dynamic systems B) Ecological C) Evolutionary D) Sociocultural

Psychology

The term chorea used in Huntington's Chorea refers to ______

a. a characteristic bland facial expression b. a persistently stiff, rigid posture c. involuntary jerky movements d. an uncontrollable, steady outpouring of curse words

Psychology

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to remaining childless?

A) ?In general, childless marriages are less stressful. B) ?Childless marriages leave more time for intimacy in an adult relationship. C) ?Childless marriages often leave more opportunity for fulfillment in a professional life. D) ?Ending the childless phase of a marriage by having a baby can often repair a troubled relationship.

Psychology