Research on Motivational Biases Suggests That If You Are a People

question 65

Multiple Choice

Research on motivational biases suggests that if you are a people person, you will

• A) be a better leader than if you are a task-oriented person.
• B) be a worse leader than if you are a task-oriented person.
• C) value social skills more in leaders than if you are task-oriented.
• D) value social skills less in leaders than if you are task oriented.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychologists

Specialists in the field of psychology who study mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Temporary Change

A modification or alteration that is not permanent, often expected to revert back to the original state after a certain period or under specific conditions.

Organism's Behavior

The observable actions or reactions of living entities in response to external or internal stimuli.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic and anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared stimulus, paired with relaxation exercises.