One of the Theories of Motivation Discussed in Your Textbook

question 21

Multiple Choice

One of the theories of motivation discussed in your textbook is the incentive theory. In this model, an incentive is roughly the equivalent of a(n) ________.

• A)instinct
• B)reward
• C)drive
• D)need

Comprehend the effectiveness of different study techniques on retention and comprehension.

Gain insight into the reasons behind the efficacy of practice testing in enhancing material retention.

Understand the prevalence of nonhuman animal participants in psychological research.

Learn about the ethical guidelines governing psychological research with both humans and animals.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Cilia

Olfactory cilia are hair-like structures located in the nasal cavity that bind odor molecules, playing a critical role in the sense of smell.

Grapheme-Colour Synesthesia

A form of synesthesia where an individual's perception of numbers and letters is associated with the experience of colors.

Supertaster

An individual with a heightened sense of taste sensitivity, particularly to bitter compounds, due to a higher density of taste buds on the tongue.

Primary Auditory Cortex

A region in the brain located in the temporal lobe that is responsible for processing auditory information.