The Perspective of _____ Proposes That the Amount of Energy

question 85

Multiple Choice

The perspective of _____ proposes that the amount of energy a person extends on a goal is a function of the desirability of the goal and the person's estimation of how achievable it is.

• A)action identification theory
• B)self-discrepancy theory
• C)expectancy-value theory
• D)auto-motive theory

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Definitions:

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on experiences, to understand the world.

Vivid

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Schema-Based Memory

Memory model suggesting that what we remember is influenced by our knowledge structure or schemas—frameworks that help us organize and interpret information.

Fragment-Completion Task

A cognitive task where individuals are asked to complete words from fragments, used to study memory and recognition.