Motivation Is

question 191

Multiple Choice

Motivation is:

• A)a major process in development
• B)the mental manipulation of knowledge
• C)the development of new behaviors through reinforcement
• D)the set of factors that initiate and direct behavior, usually toward some goal

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Definitions:

Glutamate Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the neurotransmitter glutamate plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

Risperidone

An antipsychotic medication commonly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and it can also be used to treat irritability in people with autism.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, often resulting in delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.