Theories That Explain Why People Behave in Ways to Satisfy

question 34

Multiple Choice

 Theories that explain why people behave in ways to satisfy their needs and how they evaluate their overall level of satisfaction after they have attempted to fulfill their needs are called _____ theories of motivation.

• A) social identity
• B) content
• C) reinforcement
• D) process

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Definitions:

Patriarchal

Relating to a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Egalitarian Relationship

A partnership where both individuals have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities, without any discrimination based on gender, race, or other characteristics.

Middle Eastern Culture

The diverse social norms, traditions, languages, and heritage of the people living in the Middle East region.

Polygynous

A marital arrangement in which a man is married to more than one woman at the same time.