When Individuals Engage in a Behavior for Some External Payoff

question 114

Multiple Choice

When individuals engage in a behavior for some external payoff or to avoid a punishment, they

• A)are extrinsically motivated.
• B)are intrinsically motivated.
• C)have an external locus of control.
• D)have an internal locus of control.

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Definitions:

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition in which a person feels a deep sense of inadequacy and incompetence, often leading to overcompensation in other areas.

Youngest Child

Describes a child who is the last born in the family hierarchy.

Older Siblings

The siblings who were born before others in a family, often considered as having influence on the younger siblings' development.

Inconsistent

Showing variance and lack of uniformity or stability in thoughts, actions, or quality over time.