A Person Who Is "Metamotivated

question 106

Multiple Choice

A person who is "metamotivated"

• A) is in the middle of the need hierarchy.
• B) is trying to restore homeostasis.
• C) is passive and receptive, rather than active.
• D) feels determined by forces beyond his or her control.

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Definitions:

Temperament

Temperament is a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior, involving aspects of their personality and emotional responses.

Secure Attachment

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Imprinting

A form of learning occurring at a particular life stage that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behavior, leading to a long-lasting behavioral response to a specific individual or object.

Parental Nurture

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