Psychological Reactance Is a Powerful Source of Motivation Because It

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Multiple Choice

Psychological reactance is a powerful source of motivation because it produces behaviors that:

• A) are intrinsically motivated
• B) increase a sense of self-esteem
• C) restore a sense of personal freedom
• D) are inherently adaptive

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge, reason logically, plan effectively, comprehend complex ideas, and learn from experience.

Homo Habilis

is an extinct species of early human that lived approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago, known for its use of stone tools.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of hominid that lived from roughly 1.9 million to about 140,000 years ago, known for being one of the first hominins to have a stature and gait similar to that of modern humans.

Ontological Security

The creation of a personal narrative that provides a coherent sense of the self. An individual’s impression that the world is stable, continuous, and predictable, which is often produced through routinized activity.