Behavior Which an Individual Produces Because of the Pleasant Experiences

question 80

Multiple Choice

Behavior which an individual produces because of the pleasant experiences associated with the behavior itself is:

• A) intrinsic motivation.
• B) acquired motivation.
• C) essential motivation.
• D) extrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Temporary Scaffold

A support provided for learning that is gradually removed as the learner becomes more competent, facilitating independence in the learning process.

Higher Levels

Pertains to advanced or elevated stages or states in a hierarchy or scale, often referring to complexity, understanding, or consciousness.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children from about 7 to 11 years old develop logical thinking but still struggle with abstract concepts.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children, from about 2 to 7 years old, are unable to think logically and are focused on themselves and their immediate viewpoint.