The First Two Theoretical Approaches to Motivation That Attained Prominence

question 88

Multiple Choice

The first two theoretical approaches to motivation that attained prominence in the history of modern psychology were:

• A)the instinct approach and then the incentive approach.
• B)the incentive approach and then the drive-reduction approach.
• C)the drive-reduction approach and then the instinct approach.
• D)the instinct approach and then the drive-reduction approach.

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Definitions:

Encourage

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone, usually through words or actions that boost their willingness or ability to continue or undertake a task or overcome a challenge.

Neater

Having or showing a tendency to be more organized, tidy, or orderly in appearance or manner.

EOL

An acronym for End Of Life, indicating the phase at which a product or system is considered no longer useful or is to be discontinued.

Payoffs

The returns or outcomes from different decisions or actions in decision theory and economics.