In the ________ Theory of Motivation, a Lack or a Deficiency

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the ________ theory of motivation, a lack or a deficiency of something creates a state of tension that motivates us to reduce the deficiency.

• A)incentive
• B)drive-reduction theory
• C)state-dependent
• D)attribution

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Definitions:

Late-Selection Model

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that the selection of information for final processing occurs late in the processing sequence.

Acoustic-Blocking Model

A theoretical hypothesis suggesting interference in the processing of sounds or verbal information can impede learning or comprehension.

Retrieval

Retrieving and elevating stored information into one's consciousness from memory.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory, an initial step in the creation of a memory trace.