Which of the Following Theories Gives Primary Consideration to Variables

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories gives primary consideration to variables within an individual that lead to motivation and behavior?

• A)Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• B)Reinforcement theory
• C)Porter and Lawler's model of motivation
• D)Vroom's expectancy theory

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Definitions:

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Aggressive Modeling

The process by which individuals learn aggressive behavior by observing and imitating the aggressive actions of models, such as parents, characters on television, or peers.

Self-Reinforcement

The process of rewarding oneself to increase or maintain a behavior, based on personal standards and without external rewards.

The Id

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing primal desires and drives.