Extrinsic motivation is defined as __________
a) the pursuit of an activity for external reward.
b) the pursuit of an activity for its own sake.
c) the pursuit of an activity to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation.
d) the pursuit of an activity in order to increase one's competence and skills.
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In respondent extinction, the CS occurs without the US and eventually the CS no longer elicits a CR
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Babies first begin to interact with other infants at the age of about
a. birth. b. one week. c. two months. d. six months.
A website claims that it can improve concentration, problem solving, and creativity through simple game-like experiences "based on neuroscience." Before Melanie subscribes to the site, she seeks empirical evidence that the experiences have lasting cognitive benefits. She also examines the credentials of the neuroscientists appearing to endorse the site. In this example, Melanie is using _____ thinking.
A. empirical B. critical C. psychological D. logical
________ is the identity status that is characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives.
A. Foreclosure B. Identity achievement C. Identity diffusion D. Moratorium