Which of the Following Contributes to the Intensity of the Struggle

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the intensity of the struggle that many people experience during adolescence?

• A) the pressure to contemplate occupational choices
• B) the changes in cognitive abilities that promote self-reflection
• C) the rapid physical changes that stimulate thoughts about self-image
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Incentive

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often seen as a reward or punishment scheme in behavioral psychology.

Drive

An inner motivation or urge that propels an individual to act or achieve certain goals.

Optimal Stimulation

A psychological theory proposing that individuals seek an optimal level of arousal, with too little leading to boredom and too much resulting in stress.

Arousal Theory

The theory that optimal performance and psychological arousal are related in a way that differs as a function of the individual and the task.