Which of the Following Is Most Accurate About Denney's Concept

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most accurate about Denney's concept of optimally exercised and unexercised abilities?

• A)At all ages,optimally exercised abilities are superior to unexercised abilities.
• B)Both kinds of abilities reach a peak in late adolescence or young adulthood.
• C)Optimally exercised abilities retain their superiority over unexercised abilities even in older adulthood.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Psychogenic Needs

Emotional and psychological needs that motivate individuals to perform actions or pursue goals for personal satisfaction.

A Priori Needs

Needs or requirements that are understood or established prior to a project or assessment, based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical evidence.

Actualization Needs

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, focusing on realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, and seeking personal growth.

Drive Theory

A psychological theory that suggests motivation is driven by an individual's desire to fulfill basic physiological needs and reduce internal tensions.