Alderfer's Theory of Motivation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Alderfer's theory of motivation:

• A) Contains 2 factors - hygiene and motivator factors
• B) Contains 5 categories of needs
• C) Focuses on existence, relatedness and growth
• D) None of the above are true

Learn the significance of adjunct clinical assessments in understanding client’s issues.

Understand the foundational concepts of various psychological theories including psychoanalytic, cognitive, and evolutionary theories.

Recognize the significance of socio-cultural factors such as cohort, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and culture in human development.

Distinguish between different types of conditioning and their roles in behavior development.

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Definitions:

Schachter's Study

A series of experiments by Stanley Schachter that explored the effects of fear and affiliation, illustrating how anxiety can lead to a desire for social companionship.

People's Reactions

The responses or behaviors exhibited by individuals in response to specific stimuli or situations.

Deviation

A measure of the difference between observed values and the expected value.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, known for his research on conformity, including the famous Asch conformity experiments.