Which Models of Motivation Attempt to Identify the Specific Need

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which models of motivation attempt to identify the specific need or set of needs that result in motivated behavior?

• A) need-based models
• B) process-based models
• C) reinforcement models
• D) perceptual models

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish the sexes.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sperm or eggs) and sex hormones, including ovaries in females and testes in males.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and metabolism.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located just above the brain stem that plays a critical role in relaying sensory information and acting as a center for pain perception.