[Solved] The will failed as a grand theory of motivation primarily because: A)it could explain only specific phenomena such as effort, self-control, and self-regulation. B)it proved to be as mysterious and difficult to explain as was the motivation it supposedly generated. C)its underlying explanatory logic was exposed as circular. D)it focused only on explaining the direction of behavior, not the energization of behavior. Erotically Tinged: Describing something that has sexual connotations or stimuli that evoke erotic feelings. Defence Mechanism: Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses and to maintain one's self-schema. Identification: The process of associating oneself with certain aspects of another person, group, or with certain characteristics. Poor Self-worth: A negative perception of one’s own value or worth, characterized by low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in one’s abilities or qualities.