Which of the Following Best Supports an Incentive View of Motivation

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best supports an incentive view of motivation?

• A) a hungry mouse runs to the end of a maze to get food
• B) a thirsty child turns on the garden hose to get water
• C) a woman eats a piece of birthday cake although she is not hungry
• D) a wildcat licks its paw to remove a thorn

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Definitions:

Academy Award

Prestigious annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements in the film industry.

Bombing Raids

Military attacks that deploy aircraft to drop bombs over enemy territory, often targeting military installations, industrial sites, or civilian areas.

Food Rationing

The controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, often implemented during shortages, war, or famine to ensure equitable distribution.

Morally Ambiguous

Pertaining to characters or situations that are not clearly delineated as right or wrong, challenging traditional moral perceptions.