Intrinsic motivation refers to motives derived from performing an activity rather than from any consequences that may follow.
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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A. cross-sectional designs B. amniocentesis C. longitudinal methods D. the nature-nurture question
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A) classical conditioning B) cognitive therapy C) dream analysis D) traditional hypnotherapy
A researcher has conducted an experiment to test the effectiveness of a drug that she thinks will elevate the mood of depressed individuals. The results of a statistical analysis is that the experimental and control groups differ, but not by very much. This experiment may lack:
a. the proper motivation b. scientific significance. c. the proper methodology. d. practical value.