Cognitive Approaches to Motivation Are

question 74

Multiple Choice

Cognitive approaches to motivation are:

• A)theories suggesting that a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
• B)theories suggesting that we try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity.
• C)theories suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
• D)theories suggesting that motivation is a product of people's thoughts,beliefs,expectations,and goals.

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Definitions:

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey emotional states, intentions, or social communications.

Unlearned

Referring to behavior or knowledge that is innate or instinctual, not acquired or learned from experience or environment.

Basic Emotion

Fundamental emotions that are universally recognized, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger.

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An emotional response of revulsion to something considered offensive, distasteful, or unpleasant.