The Four Statements Below Describe Effects That Motivation May Have

question 45

Multiple Choice

The four statements below describe effects that motivation may have on cognition and/or behavior. Three of the statements are accurate. Which one is not necessarily accurate?

• A) Motivation influences how information is mentally processed.
• B) Motivation enhances memory for information irrelevant to the task at hand.
• C) Motivation increases task persistence.
• D) Motivation influences the choices that people make.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Discriminatory behavior that unfavorably targets people belonging to distinct categories, mainly due to their racial background, age, gender, or physical limitations.

Gender Biased

Indicates a preconceived preference or prejudice toward one gender over the other, often resulting in unequal treatment.

Caste System

A traditional form of social stratification based on hereditary status, often associated with Hindu society in India, that dictates social positions and occupations.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in a society based on wealth, power, race, education, etc.