For Many Decades, the Study of Motivation Was Dominated by a Focus

question 94

Multiple Choice

For many decades, the study of motivation was dominated by a focus on ________, although this did not account for the full complexity of human motivation.

• A) mastery goals
• B) the need for affiliation
• C) biological drives
• D) performance goals

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Definitions:

Escalation Of Commitment

The phenomenon of investing increasing resources in a decision, action, or project even when it is failing, based on the hope that things will improve.

Personal Accountability

The willingness to take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and the subsequent outcomes or results.

Logical But Impractical Decisions

Decisions that make sense from a rational standpoint but are not feasible or practical in reality.

Increased Uncertainty

Refers to situations where there is a higher degree of unpredictability regarding the future or outcomes of events.