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

Understand the broader implications of the Vietnam War on civil rights, social justice movements, and global geopolitics.

Understand the difference between prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes, and groupthink.

Recognize the effects of social and cognitive biases on individual attitudes and behaviors.

Identify methods to prevent or reduce the occurrence of groupthink in decision-making contexts.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words; it includes gestures, facial expressions, body language, and posture.

Gender Differences

Variations in the characteristics, behaviors, or attitudes between males and females due to biological, social, and cultural factors.

Biological Differences

Biological differences refer to the distinct physiological and genetic characteristics found among species, genders, and individuals, contributing to diversity in life forms.

Morality of Justice

A concept focusing on the application of fairness, based on rights and laws, in the analysis and resolution of moral conflicts.