The Claim That Defining Members of Some Minority as Inferior

question 69

Multiple Choice

The claim that defining members of some minority as inferior will make them inferior is one application of

• A)social distance research.
• B)the iron law of oligarchy.
• C)the Thomas Theorem.
• D)authoritarian personality theory.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, due to the personal satisfaction or pleasure derived from the activity, rather than external rewards.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards, such as money or praise, rather than intrinsic satisfaction from the activity itself.

Growth Motivation

An internal drive to achieve personal improvement, learn new skills, and seek out new challenges.

Achievement Motivation

The drive or desire to accomplish goals, excel, and achieve competence and mastery in tasks.