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:

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 7-11 start thinking logically about concrete events but have difficulty understanding abstract or hypothetical concepts.

Gravity

A fundamental physical force that attracts two bodies towards each other, responsible for the motion of planets, stars, and other celestial objects.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities that enable learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.