Maturation Is Defined as the

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Multiple Choice

Maturation is defined as the

• A)physical growth and development of the body, brain, and nervous system.
• B)organism's ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• C)sum of all the external conditions affecting development.
• D)transmission of physical and psychological characteristics from parent to offspring.

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Definitions:

Competence Motive

The drive or desire to be effective in dealing with the environment and achieving proficiency or mastery in skills.

Power Motive

The drive or desire to attain control, influence, or authority over others or one's environment.

Intellect Motive

A drive to engage in mental activities and challenges that are expected to enrich one's knowledge or understanding.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test involving the presentation of ambiguous images to a subject, who is asked to tell a story about each image.