In the Context of Motivation, Which of the Following Best

question 118

Multiple Choice

In the context of motivation, which of the following best defines direction?

• A) The length of time a person sticks with a given action
• B) The amount of effort a person puts forth
• C) An individual's choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives
• D) The different needs that an individual is trying to satisfy
• E) The consequences of an individual's behavior

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Definitions:

Extinguish

To put out a fire or light, or in psychological terms, to diminish a conditioned response by removing the stimulus that elicited it originally.

Behavioural Learning

A process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, or preferences through interactions and responses to stimuli.

Types

Pertains to the different categories, classifications, or varieties within a larger group or concept.

Contrast

The state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association, used to highlight or emphasize differences.