The North Had a Population That Was More Than Twice

question 6

True/False

The North had a population that was more than twice the size of the South's.

Explain the concept of drive reduction and how it relates to motivated behavior.

Understand Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its criticisms.

Describe the overjustification effect and its potential impact on motivation.

Identify examples of behaviors motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities, such as food and water, that fulfill basic biological needs and do not require learning to be effective.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to respond.