In Terms of the Historical Study of Motivation, What Was

question 29

Multiple Choice

In terms of the historical study of motivation, what was so important about the fact that motivational thinkers began to emphasize the active nature of the person?

• A)a focus on naturally occurring instances of motivation outside the research laboratory.
• B)an ideological shift away from studying animal, biological, and evolutionary motivational constructs.
• C)the emergence of motivation study as the most important field in the study of psychology.
• D)the understanding that motivation is a constant, fluctuating, and universal aspect of every living person.

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Definitions:

Cramps

Involuntary, painful contractions of muscles, often resulting from overuse, dehydration, or mineral imbalance.

Oxygen Deficit

A condition occurring during the onset of exercise where the oxygen supply to the muscles does not meet the oxygen demand.

Anaerobic Metabolism

A form of metabolism that allows cells to produce energy without the need for oxygen, typically resulting in the production of lactate.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often used by muscles as an energy source during intense exercise.