The First Two Theoretical Approaches to Motivation That Attained Prominence

question 88

Multiple Choice

The first two theoretical approaches to motivation that attained prominence in the history of modern psychology were:

• A)the instinct approach and then the incentive approach.
• B)the incentive approach and then the drive-reduction approach.
• C)the drive-reduction approach and then the instinct approach.
• D)the instinct approach and then the drive-reduction approach.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Cupboard Door

A movable panel used to cover the opening of a cupboard, providing access to the contents inside and often serving to protect those contents.