Matilde Is Driven by Her Perceived Need to Acquire Material

question 105

Multiple Choice

Matilde is driven by her perceived need to acquire material things and therefore does not focus on her current experiences and abilities.Maslow's growth theory of personality would suggest that she is controlled by ____.

• A) growth orientation
• B) conditions of worth
• C) self-actualization
• D) deficiency orientation

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that posits individuals' behavioral intentions and actions are influenced by their attitudes towards the behavior and the subjective norms surrounding it.

Subjective Norms

Subjective Norms refer to an individual's perception of whether people important to them think they should perform a behavior. This concept plays a crucial role in theories of behavioral intention.

Norms

Informal understandings that govern the behaviors of members of a society, guiding what actions are considered acceptable or not.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental unease felt when possessing two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.