The Perception and Evaluation of One's Physical Functioning and Appearance

question 9

Multiple Choice

The perception and evaluation of one's physical functioning and appearance comprises one's

• A) physical self.
• B) self-concept.
• C) body image.
• D) self-evaluation.

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Definitions:

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology regarding human motivation.

Alderfer

Refers to Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory, which categorizes human needs into existence, relatedness, and growth categories.

Process Theories

Are motivation theories that focus on how people become motivated and what they are motivated to do rather than on what motivates them.

Motivation

Refers to the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.