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You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that serves to accomplish specific needs or desires." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?


Definitions:

Additional Incentives

Extra rewards or benefits offered to motivate or encourage specific actions or behaviors beyond the standard expectations.

Self-Efficacy

The confidence in one’s ability to carry out a specific task.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory positing that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on the expected outcomes of their actions and the value they place on those outcomes.

Achieve Target

The act of successfully reaching or accomplishing specific goals or objectives that have been set.

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