Wendy Is an Extremely Competitive Post-Doctoral Fellow in a Cancer

question 108

Multiple Choice

Wendy is an extremely competitive post-doctoral fellow in a cancer research laboratory. She works late each night and sometimes through the night. She is quick to become angry at the college and graduate students assisting in the lab when she feels they are not meeting the lab's high standards. Her personality is

• A) Type A.
• B) Type B.
• C) Type C.
• D) Type D.

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Definitions:

Motivated

Refers to the drive, desire, or willingness of an individual to take action or achieve a certain goal.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences tend to be repeated, while behaviors followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Pleasant Outcomes

Positive results or benefits that are satisfying or enjoyable, often as a result of specific actions or behaviors.

Unpleasant Outcomes

Negative consequences or results that arise from specific actions or situations.