Which Theory Suggests That Motivation Can Be Considered as an Enduring

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that motivation can be considered as an enduring personality characteristic?

• A)the behaviourist perspective.
• B)the achievement motivation perspective.
• C)the trait perspective.
• D)the state perspective.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic psychology focuses on individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Scientific Foundation

The underlying principles and accumulated knowledge that form the basis for the scientific method and its applications.

Big Five Personality Factors

A model outlining five broad dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Neuroticism

A characteristic of one's personality defined by feelings of worry, unease, jealousy, envy, frustration, mood swings, and isolation.