A Desire to Perform a Behavior to Obtain an External

question 18

True/False

A desire to perform a behavior to obtain an external reward or avoid punishment is known as extrinsic motivation.

Grasp the distinction between sample size and population size, and the implications for statistical analysis.

Recognize the principles of statistical inference and its application in interpreting sample data to make generalizations about a population.

Identify appropriate scales of measurement for quantitative data.

Differentiate between census, sample, and population in the context of data collection.

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Definitions:

Physical Environment

The external surroundings and conditions in which an organism lives, including natural and man-made environments.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in the development of cognition.

Social Mentoring

A supportive relationship where an experienced individual guides and assists another in social contexts, including personal development and networking.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children aged 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but do not yet think logically.