Eric is a careful driver. He usually obeys the speed limit and abides by all traffic regulations. Today, however, as he is driving to Florida with some friends for spring break, he is driving 25 mph over the speed limit. Which personality theorist would be BEST able to explain this inconsistency in Eric's behavior?
a. Carl Jung
b. Albert Bandura
c. Abraham Maslow
d. Walter Mischel
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In the U.S. and India, parents of school-age children tend to be more supportive in response to children's ______ than anger.
A. frustration B. sadness C. whining D. fear
When dealing with young infants, why is infant-directed speech preferred over normal adult speech?
A. Infants have an easier time producing infant-directed speech. B. Infants pay more attention to infant-directed speech. C. Infants prefer the rapid pace of infant-directed speech. D. Infants like infant-directed speech because it lacks the confusing changes of pitch found in normal adult speech.
Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?
a. instinct theory b. drive-reduction theory c. arousal theory d. incentive theory