Why Is Studying Motivation Difficult

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is studying motivation difficult?

• A)Simply looking at behaviour doesn't allow researchers to say much about motivation.
• B)People act in largely consistent ways,making distinguishing among possible motivators difficult to discern.
• C)Reading motivations from actions takes years of practice.
• D)Rapport building,necessary to motivational studies,is expensive and time consuming.

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Definitions:

Media Violence

Exposure to violent behavior or scenarios through various forms of media, often discussed in relation to its potential impact on behavior.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, whether physically or verbally.

Aggressiveness

The quality of being bold or assertive in stance or approach; in psychology, it refers to behaviors or tendencies that may lead to harm or confrontational interactions.

Conflicting Groups

Groups or factions that are in opposition or disagreement with each other, potentially leading to conflict or contention.