Discrepancy Reduction Corresponds to _____-Based Motivation; Discrepancy Creation Corresponds to _____-Based

question 49

Multiple Choice

Discrepancy reduction corresponds to _____-based motivation; discrepancy creation corresponds to _____-based motivation.

• A)approach; avoidance
• B)avoidance; approach
• C)goal; plan
• D)plan; goal

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A preliminary hypothesis presented upon scant evidence, aimed at instigating further exploration.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistical testing which suggests that there is no significant effect or difference.

Directional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts not only that a relationship exists between variables but also the direction of that relationship.