The Need or Desire That Energizes and Directs Behavior Toward

question 5

Multiple Choice

The need or desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal defines _____

• A)motivation.
• B)persistence.
• C)intensity.
• D)assimilation.

Understand the concept and significance of the capacity to delay gratification.

Recognize the complex nature of suicide, including contributing factors and the emotional state of suicidal individuals.

Describe strategies and psychological concepts related to self-regulation and how they impact decision-making processes.

Identify factors contributing to and the psychological implications of perceived success and fear of success.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

An assumption that how much people are willing to contribute to an organization depends on their assessment of the fairness, or equity, of the rewards they will receive in exchange.

Expectancy Theory

The assumption that motivation depends not only on how much a person wants something but also on how likely he or she is to get it.