Motivation to Study (Scenario)

question 107

Multiple Choice

Motivation to Study (Scenario)
Leila has considered her own motivation and discussed it with some of her peers who live in her dormitory. She discovers some distinct differences in attitude with these students and their motivation to study.
-In one class, Leila questions how fairly she is being treated compared to other students. This part of her motivational processes would best fit into ________.

• A) reinforcement theory
• B) Maslow's hierarchy
• C) equity theory
• D) Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory

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Definitions:

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to play a role in understanding others' actions and intentions.

Cell Membranes

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.