If Something Serves as a Store of Value, We Expect

question 235

Multiple Choice

If something serves as a store of value, we expect it to be

• A) divisible.
• B) durable.
• C) of intrinsic value.
• D) light.

Understand the concept and examples of the overjustification effect and how external rewards can diminish intrinsic motivation.

Grasp the principles of Maslow's hierarchy with a focus on understanding self-actualization as the apex of human needs.

Discriminate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and their impact on behavior and personal satisfaction.

Analyze the role of delay of gratification in personal decision-making and its implications for goal-directed behaviors.

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Definitions:

Facial Feedback

The theory that sensory feedback from our facial expressions can affect our mood and emotions, suggesting that smiling can make us feel happier.

Socially Acceptable

Behaviors or practices that are considered acceptable or appropriate by a society or social group.

Cognitive-Mediational Theories

Cognitive-mediational theories suggest that cognitive processes—like thoughts and interpretations of events—mediate between the stimulus and the emotional or behavioral response.

Appraisal

The evaluation of the significance of an event or situation for an individual's well-being, which plays a role in determining the emotional response.