Which Theory of Motivation Accounts for the Role of Curiosity

question 192

Multiple Choice

Which theory of motivation accounts for the role of curiosity in motivating human behavior?

• A) arousal
• B) drive reduction
• C) instinct
• D) cognitive appraisal

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, typically characterized by a reduction in per-unit cost with increasing output.

Specialization

The process by which individuals, firms, or countries focus on producing a certain type of goods or services, often to achieve greater efficiencies or quality.

Diseconomies of Scale

The situation where a company or business grows so large that the costs per unit increase, leading to decreased efficiency.

Long-run Total Costs

The total costs associated with the production of a certain level of output when all inputs can be varied, emphasizing the period in which no costs are fixed.