Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Behavior

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of behavior that is motivated by cognitive factors?

• A)Kathy starts smoking cigarettes because all of her friends have started doing so.
• B)Thrupti drinks a large glass of water after a softball game.
• C)Norm punches a wall after his girlfriend breaks up with him.
• D)Yoon drops out of school because she has doubts about her academic ability.

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Definitions:

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