A Monkey Goes Through Several Steps to Open a Box

question 77

Multiple Choice

A monkey goes through several steps to open a box containing nothing, just for the fun of opening it. This is an example of

• A) secondary motivation.
• B) homeostasis.
• C) extrinsic motivation.
• D) intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Experimental Group

In a scientific study, the group of participants exposed to the independent variable, allowing researchers to determine its effect on a dependent variable.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, emotional, or mental.

Memory

The cognitive process that involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information over time.