Motivation Refers to

question 28

Multiple Choice

Motivation refers to

• A)having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job.
• B)a function of performance,ability and environment.
• C)the intention of achieving a goal,leading to goal-directed behavior.
• D)the only key to high performance.

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Definitions:

Primary Process Thinking

A Freudian term describing the irrational and associative nature of the unconscious mind, often manifested in dreams.

Secondary Process Thinking

A rational, conscious thought process aimed at problem-solving, based on reality principle, in psychoanalytic theory.

Fixation

In psychology, a persistent focus or attachment to an object, concept, or stage of development, considered as a potential cause of psychological issues.

Oral Stage

The oral stage is the first stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and conflict.