Patrick Ate a Large Breakfast

question 3

Multiple Choice

Patrick ate a large breakfast. When he arrived for his 8:00 A.M. class, the student next to him offered Patrick a large raisin muffin. Even though Patrick was still quite full from breakfast, he ate the muffin that he was offered. In this instance, Patrick's behavior can BEST be explained using

• A)drive theories of motivation.
• B)instinctive theories of motivation.
• C)incentive theories of motivation.
• D)the self-awareness theory of motivation.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Lamellated Corpuscle

A nerve ending in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Dermal Papilla

Small, nipple-like extensions of the dermis into the epidermis that supply blood and nourishment to the epidermal layer.

Hypodermis

The deepest layer of the skin, containing fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and cushioning to the body.