You are debating motivation with your classmate and say that you are a strong proponent of self-determination theory. Based on what you know about the theory, what are the main tenets that you are arguing?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: I am arguing that three needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—can explain much of human behavior.

Psychology

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Explain why the role of genetics is to produce a tendency toward a future course of development.

What will be an ideal response?

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Backup care involves having one spouse take off a day of work to care for children when the other is unable to do so

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The stimulation-depression scale is less relevant for psychoactive drugs whose principal characteristic is their mind-altering quality. These drugs are classified as

a. amphetamines. b. uppers. c. downers. d. hallucinogens.

Psychology

Jason takes great care to cultivate close, positive, working relationships with influential higher-ups at his organization. This tactic is referred to as:

a. Schmoozing b. Developing power contacts c. Sucking up d. Bartering influence

Psychology