According to Research Findings on Motivation and Age, Younger Adults

question 100

Multiple Choice

According to research findings on motivation and age, younger adults tend to be more _____ while older adults tend to be more _____.

• A) prevention-oriented; promotion-oriented
• B) promotion-oriented; prevention-oriented
• C) focused on mastery goals; focused on performance goals
• D) self-transcendent; self-actualized

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Definitions:

Second Messengers

Intracellular signaling molecules that are released in response to activation of cell surface receptors, mediating the effects of hormones and other signals.

G Protein

A type of protein involved in transmitting chemical signals outside the cell to its interior, affecting cellular processes and responses.

Cushing's Disease

A condition caused by an excess of cortisol in the body, often due to a tumor in the pituitary gland, leading to symptoms like weight gain, thinning skin, and hypertension.

Fat Deposition

The process by which the body stores fat in adipose tissue for energy, insulation, and protection of internal organs.