The Three Theories That Hold That People Are Motivated by a Desire

question 17

Multiple Choice

The three theories that hold that people are motivated by a desire to gain rewards and avoid punishments are:

• A) operant, classical, and social learning theories.
• B) balance, congruity, and dissonance theories.
• C) cognitive response, uncertainty reduction, and value theories.
• D) none of the above

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