To Psychologists,motivation Refers To

question 4

Multiple Choice

To psychologists,motivation refers to:

• A)a state of tension resulting from the deprivation of physical needs,such as those for food and water.
• B)a process in which an individual sets goals in order to increase his or her competence and skills.
• C)an inferred process within an organism that causes it to move toward a goal or away from an unpleasant situation.
• D)movement through a hierarchy of needs,beginning with survival needs for sleep,food,and water and reaching the need for self-actualization.

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Definitions:

Period Cost

Costs that are not directly tied to the production process and are expensed in the period they are incurred, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or sales, such as materials and labor directly involved in production.

Measure Of Activity

A quantifiable metric used to assess the level of operation or output, often tied to performance or productivity evaluation.