Which Type of Motivation Is Aimed at Changing the Current

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which type of motivation is aimed at changing the current state to a level that is more ideal, not at simply maintaining the current state?

• A) primary motivation
• B) esteem motivation
• C) self-actualization motivation
• D) homeostasis
• E) self-improvement motivation

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Definitions:

Profound Effect

A significant or deep impact that greatly influences or changes an individual, society, or situation.

Status Inconsistency

A situation where an individual’s social positions have both high and low ranks; for example, being high in educational attainment but low in income.

Social Mobility

The ability or movement of individuals or groups to move within or between social strata in a society.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; in sociology, it may refer to patterns of behavior, fashion, or opinions among a particular group or society.