Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Motivation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that motivation is difficult to study?

• A) its presence must often be inferred rather than observed directly
• B) it is often an intervening variable
• C) it is a performance variable and therefore temporary in nature
• D) it can usually be determined through a survey

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Definitions:

Glutamate Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the neurotransmitter glutamate plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

Risperidone

An antipsychotic medication commonly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and it can also be used to treat irritability in people with autism.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, often resulting in delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.