Which Motivational Phenomenon Explains Why Some People Base Their Behavior

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which motivational phenomenon explains why some people base their behavior on inner guides and self-determined forces while others base their behavior on social guides and environmental incentives?

• A)basic needs and complex needs
• B)causality orientations
• C)self-actualization
• D)self-definition

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Definitions:

Negative Outcomes

Results or consequences that are harmful, undesirable, or detrimental in nature.

Self-Motivation

The internal drive that prompts an individual to take action and pursue goals without external incentives or pressures.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and to recognize and influence the emotions of others.

Cross-Cultural Effectiveness

The ability to successfully interact, work, or perform tasks in a multicultural environment by understanding and adapting to diverse cultures.