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:

Race

The concept that some people are distinct from others because of physical appearance, typically skin color. Social scientists think race is a misleading idea, although race can be a powerful social construction, not based in biology.

Economic Background

Refers to the financial and socioeconomic circumstances in which an individual or family lives and has grown up.

Friendly

Characterized by kindness, warmth, and a willingness to engage in positive interactions with others.