Of the Following Summary Statements of the Theories of Motivation

question 190

Multiple Choice

Of the following summary statements of the theories of motivation presented in the textbook,which one is incorrect?

• A) Instinct theory explains the behavior of humans
• B) Pleasure can motivate us
• C) We can use the incentive theory to explain behavior done to obtain some external reward
• D) Self-determination theory says that we can experience either autonomous or controlled motivation

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