When Animal Behavior Is Used to Discover Principles That May

question 307

Multiple Choice

When animal behavior is used to discover principles that may apply to human behavior, we say that the researcher is utilizing a(n)

• A)anthropomorphic systems approach.
• B)animal model.
• C)zoophilic design.
• D)model that will yield inaccurate results.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivations

refer to motivation that comes from external factors or rewards outside of the individual, such as money, grades, or approval.

Intrinsic Motivations

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activity itself rather than external rewards.

Self-actualization

represents the realization of an individual's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth, and peak experiences.

Homeostasis

The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.