Which of the Following Theories Proposes That People Prefer to Feel

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation?

• A) self-serving theory
• B) motivation-hygiene theory
• C) two-factor theory
• D) self-determination theory
• E) goal setting theory

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Definitions:

Unicellular Eukaryotes

Organisms that consist of a single cell and have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, unlike prokaryotic cells.

Protists

Eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi and are often unicellular, such as amoebas or algae.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites, with some causing diseases and others being beneficial.

Heterotrophic

Describes organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms, as they cannot synthesize their own food.