Which of the Following Is True of Motivation

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of motivation?

• A) It activates and directs behavior.
• B) It is accompanied by physiological arousal of the autonomic nervous system produced in response to a stimulus.
• C) It involves the cognitive interpretation of body arousal.
• D) It involves a positive or negative conscious experience.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcer

A type of reinforcement strategy where a reward is given only some of the time after the desired behavior is exhibited.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus like food or water, which does not require learning to become pleasurable or desirable.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are provided after a specific and constant period of time has passed.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a random period has elapsed following a response.