Every Thursday,Yvette Goes to the Local Grocery Store and Spends

question 94

Multiple Choice

Every Thursday,Yvette goes to the local grocery store and spends $5 on tickets to try to win the Super Lotto.She knows that her chance of winning is very low,but she also dreams of winning the $200 million prize.Yvette's behavior can best be explained by the __________ theory of motivation.

• A) instinct
• B) central-state
• C) incentive
• D) drive-reduction

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Definitions:

Development Of Motives

The formation or evolution of reasons behind individuals' behaviors, driving them to act in certain ways.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory of psychological development that prioritizes human needs in a pyramid structure, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization at the top.

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A public promotion of a product, service, or event, or publicizing information to encourage or persuade an audience.

Involvement

The degree of interest, enthusiasm, or commitment an individual has towards a particular activity, cause, or issue.