Which Psychic Structure Is Motivating Behavior When You Decide to Stay

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which psychic structure is motivating behavior when you decide to stay home and study for a test, rather than go to a party you would really like to attend?

• A)Id
• B)Ego
• C)Superego
• D)None of these

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process in which a person seeks a single, correct solution to a problem.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, gender, or ethnic group, which can impair their performance in various activities.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, manage, and convey one’s feelings while nurturing compassionate and wise interactions with others.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its own sake, due to personal satisfaction or interest, rather than for some external reward.