Whose Theory of Motivation Is Being Summarized?: If Need-Based Energy

question 7

Multiple Choice

Whose theory of motivation is being summarized?: If need-based energy accumulates unchecked over time, motivation arises as a sort of emergency warning system in the form of psychological anxiety that signals action needs to be taken.Once action is initiated, both bodily need and psychological anxiety are quieted.

• A)Descartes' mind-body dualism
• B)Freud's drive theory
• C)James's instinct theory
• D)Lorenz's fixed action pattern

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Definitions:

Aversive Racism

A form of racism where individuals profess egalitarian values but possess negative feelings and beliefs about members of another race.

Blatant

Completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious, often intentionally so.

Hostility

Aggressive attitudes or behaviors that can stem from feelings of anger or antipathy towards others.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; unfavourable feelings or attitudes towards individuals based on their membership in a particular group.