Which Statement BEST Expresses the Current State of Instinct Approaches

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST expresses the current state of instinct approaches to motivation within mainstream psychology?

• A)Instinct approaches to motivation are gaining strength in psychology.
• B)Instinct approaches to motivation are still influential in psychology, but to a diminished extent.
• C)Instinct approaches have been largely abandoned and are only of historical interest.
• D)Instinct approaches have always been highly influential in psychology.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.

Exaggerated Feelings

Intense emotional responses that are disproportionate to the situation at hand.

Self-Importance

A heightened focus on oneself, often characterized by an overrated view of one's abilities, needs, or uniqueness.

Narcissism

A psychological condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.