Food-Deprived Rats Will Learn a New Response If Given Artificially

question 178

Multiple Choice

Food-deprived rats will learn a new response if given artificially sweetened water as a reward.Thus,the sweet-tasting water is motivating even though no actual hunger reduction takes place.For which theory of motivation is this evidence problematic

• A) sociobiological 
• B) instinct 
• C) incentive 
• D) drive

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power struggles and inequality in shaping societies, focusing on conflicts between different social classes or groups.

Functional Theory

A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability of the whole society.

Credentialism

The overemphasis on certificates, degrees, or other formal qualifications as the determinant of a person's employability or social status.

Social Inequality

Refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among different social groups, often based on characteristics such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status.