Which of the Following Statements About Introspection Is FALSE

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about introspection is FALSE?

• A)It is the only way to observe conscious events directly.
• B)It is subjective.
• C)It provides strong evidence for hypothesis-testing.
• D)It was a technique used historically to study cognition.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivations

refer to motivation that comes from external factors or rewards outside of the individual, such as money, grades, or approval.

Intrinsic Motivations

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activity itself rather than external rewards.

Self-actualization

represents the realization of an individual's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth, and peak experiences.

Homeostasis

The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.