Motivation Is Only One of Several Factors That Can Affect

question 57

True/False

Motivation is only one of several factors that can affect performance.

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Definitions:

Superior Colliculus

A structure in the midbrain that plays an important role in initiating and guiding eye movements as well as processing visual and auditory information.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control and may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Diathesis-Stress Model

Model that asserts that only when a diathesis or vulnerability interacts with a stress or trigger will a disorder emerge.