Differentiate Between the Erosion Model and the Social Influence Model

question 69

Essay

Differentiate between the erosion model and the social influence model.

Differentiate between central and peripheral needs as defined by Lewin and understand the implications for motivation.

Recognize how valence determines the attractiveness of goals in satisfying needs according to Lewin.

Identify the principles of social learning theory and its explanations for behavior acquisition and regulation.

Understand Lewin's force field theory and its emphasis on internal and external motivational forces.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

An external factor in a study that could influence or mix up the results, making it hard to draw clear conclusions.

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The act of putting on shirts made of a lightweight fabric, typically short-sleeved and collarless, as a form of casual wear.

Experimental Group

In scientific research, the group of subjects that receives the treatment or condition under investigation.

Control Group

In an experiment, the group of subjects not exposed to the treatment or intervention, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.