Sonya has been working diligently for the last six years on her doctorate in sociology

She finds the hard work exciting and she loves the challenge; that is what keeps her going. Her motivation fits the definition of _____
a) extrinsic motivation.
b) achievement motivation.
c) secondary motivation.
d) social motives.


Answer: b

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

About _____ percent of divorced people remarry within one year of their divorce

a. 10 b. 25 c. 40 d. 55

Psychology

As a serious dancer, Petra watches what she eats. She knows that she is underweight, but fears that if she starts eating more, she will get fat. In addition to a preoccupation with food, she has also stopped menstruating. Petra's behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from __________.

A. anorexia nervosa B. bulimia nervosa C. compulsive exercise D. phobic disorder

Psychology

Hunger and sexual motivation are alike in that both are influenced by

A) internal physiological factors. B) external and imagined stimuli. C) cultural expectations. D) all of these factors.

Psychology