When a Person's Behavior Is Motivated by the Pursuit of Pleasure

question 51

Multiple Choice

When a person's behavior is motivated by the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain, this is referred to as ______.

• A)conflict theory
• B)positivism
• C)utilitarianism
• D)functionalism

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Definitions:

Weber Fraction

A principle that quantifies the perception of change in a given stimulus, stating that the just noticeable difference is a constant proportion of the original stimulus’s intensity.

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount that a given stimulus must be increased or decreased so that an individual can detect the difference.

Standard Stimulus

A specific stimulus used as a reference point in psychological experiments to measure reactions or perceptions.

Weber's Law

A principle describing the smallest difference in stimulus intensity that is detectable, typically proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus.