"Human Behavior Is Varied and Often Seems Unpredictable;also,people Sometimes Seek

question 47

Multiple Choice

"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

• A) instinct
• B) incentive
• C) arousal
• D) cognitive

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety

A condition where individuals experience excessive fear, self-consciousness, and apprehension about social situations, worrying about being negatively evaluated by others.

Fear Circuit

A neural pathway in the brain that is responsible for detecting and responding to threats, critical in the process of experiencing and expressing fear.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is one of the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest in the body.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate nervous system activity and is involved in reducing excitability and promoting calmness.