Instead of Motivation Being Simply Tied to Reducing Arousal,it Appears

question 143

Multiple Choice

Instead of motivation being simply tied to reducing arousal,it appears that motivation is associated with ____ arousal.

• A) achieving
• B) maintaining
• C) regulating
• D) increasing

Understand the psychological theories related to behaviorism and their applications.

Grasp the concepts and importance of cognitive and evolutionary psychology in understanding human behavior.

Familiarize with basic principles of humanistic psychology and its approach to therapy and self-improvement.

Comprehend the methodological approaches in psychology, including conditioning and reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Risk-averse Individuals

People who prefer to avoid risk and would rather accept a lower expected return on an investment than subject themselves to higher volatility and potential loss.

Comparable Bad Things

Situations or items that have similarly negative attributes or impacts, allowing for a comparison of their undesirability.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, typically by a bank or financial institution to borrowers, or paid to savers and investors.

Future Value

The estimated value of a current asset or investment at a specified date in the future, taking into account factors like interest rates and compounding.