Which of the following theories represent the biological approach to explaining motivation?
a) the arousal theory
b) the James-Lange theory
c) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
d) the achievement motivation theory
Answer: a
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a. Sexism is just as prevalent as it was 10 years ago. b. Females often feel less competent and effective in these courses—even when they perform very well. c. Objective studies now show that females are treated somewhat better than men in the math classroom. d. High school males are still significantly more likely than high school females to sign up for upper-level math courses.
It is advisable to use verbal reports in conjunction with other behavioral measures rather than as the sole source of evidence for a phenomenon
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When attempting to understand developmental transitions that people face throughout their life span, which of the following research designs would be most informative?
A) Cross-sectional designs B) Longitudinal designs C) Correlational research designs D) Cohort research designs
______ is a tendency to use the same set of solutions to solve similar problems, whereas ______ is using the same solution for two different problems with the same underlying structure.
A. A mental set; analogical transfer B. Functional fixedness; mental set C. A mental set; functional fixedness D. Analogical transfer; a mental set