Emotions Are a Primary Source of Motivation Because

question 102

Multiple Choice

Emotions are a primary source of motivation because:

• A) we seek pleasure and avoid pain
• B) emotions exert an unconscious influence
• C) emotions are stronger than cognitions
• D) both A and C

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Personal Information

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Participant Bias

The influence of participants' expectations, attitudes, or behaviors on the outcome of a study, potentially skewing results.

Researcher Seeking

Involves the active pursuit of knowledge and understanding through the formulation and testing of hypotheses in scientific studies.

Experimenters' Characteristics

Traits or qualities of researchers that can inadvertently influence the outcomes of an experiment, potentially introducing bias.