Juan,who Is 16,is Very Motivated in Trying to Make the Olympic

question 48

Multiple Choice

Juan,who is 16,is very motivated in trying to make the Olympic swim team.He practices several hours a day and sets very high,but achievable goals in his competitive times for each event.The more improvement he makes,the harder he practices.His goal and behavior best illustrate the concept of

• A)human factors psychology.
• B)flow.
• C)a democratic leadership style.
• D)achievement motivation.

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Definitions:

Imprinting

Instinctive form of learning in which, during a critical period in early development, a young animal forms an attachment to the first moving object it sees, usually the mother.

Lifelong Development

The concept that human development is a continuous process that occurs throughout an individual's lifetime, from birth to death.

Cognitive

Relating to, or involving conscious mental activities such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Psychosocial Domains

Aspects of an individual's psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment.