The Various Approaches Used to Explain Motivation and Emotion Described

question 23

Multiple Choice

The various approaches used to explain motivation and emotion described in the text BEST reflect the unifying theme in psychology that

• A) behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.
• B) psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
• C) psychology is empirical.
• D) psychology is theoretically diverse.

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Definitions:

Characteristics

distinguishing features or qualities that define and identify a person, object, or phenomenon.

Factors

Elements or conditions that contribute to a result or outcome; variables influencing a process or event.

Multiple Roles

Describes the situation of individuals who simultaneously engage in various social positions or responsibilities, such as being a parent, employee, and spouse, and the complexities that arise from managing these roles.

Spouse

A partner in marriage or a committed intimate relationship.