How Do Implicit Motives Differ from Explicit Motives

question 95

Multiple Choice

How do implicit motives differ from explicit motives?

• A) Implicit motives are unconscious whereas people are aware of their explicit motives.
• B) People are aware of their implicit motives but not their explicit motives.
• C) Implicit motives do not predict behavior but explicit motives do.
• D) People higher in implicit motives are higher in self-determination than people high in explicit motives.

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Definitions:

Stable Internal

Characteristics or attributes within a person that are enduring and consistent across different situations, influencing behavior and attitudes.

Unstable External

Situations or factors outside an individual's control that are unpredictable and can affect their life or decisions.

External

Situated outside, coming from outside, or relating to an outer part or aspect of something.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut where the likelihood of an object belonging to a category is judged based on how typical the object seems of that category.