Cognitive Approaches to Motivation Are

question 62

Multiple Choice

Cognitive approaches to motivation are:

• A) theories suggesting that a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
• B) beliefs that we try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity.
• C) theories suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
• D) theories suggesting that motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goal.

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