Mark Puts in Long Hours Studying for His Psychology Tests

question 209

Multiple Choice

Mark puts in long hours studying for his psychology tests.He already has an A in the course,but he really has a desire to know the material well.Mark's behaviour is characteristic of:

• A)extrinsic motivation.
• B)drive reduction theory.
• C)intrinsic motivation.
• D)incentive-motivation theory.

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