Why Do People Seem to Be More Motivated to Try

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why do people seem to be more motivated to try to solve social problems now than in the past?

• A) We are more aware of global problems than ever before.
• B) People are more likely to know someone affected by these social problems.
• C) Childrearing practices have changed to make people more socially responsible.
• D) Many social problems are recent developments that simply did not exist in the past.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits or incentives provided from an external source to motivate individuals towards certain behaviors, such as money, trophies, or recognition.

Interesting Word Game

Interesting Word Game refers to a game designed around the usage, meanings, or properties of words, aimed at providing entertainment while often also serving an educational purpose.

Intrinsic Enjoyment

The pleasure and satisfaction derived from engaging in an activity for its own sake, rather than for external rewards.

Drug Rehabilitation

A process involving medical and psychotherapeutic treatments for dependency on psychoactive substances like alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs.