Carlton Often Gets So Wrapped Up in a Video Game

question 36

Multiple Choice

Carlton often gets so wrapped up in a video game that he has little or no awareness of events going on around him. An entire afternoon can pass by very quickly as he meets one challenge after another in his video-game world. Carlton's motivation state can best be characterized as involving:

• A) Flow
• B) Drive reduction
• C) Self-handicapping
• D) Extrinsic motivation

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Definitions:

Thumb

The first digit of the human hand, positioned opposite the other four fingers and enabling a powerful grip.

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing.

Cheyne-Stokes

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Apnea

The absence of breathing.