The Process by Which Activities Are Started, Directed, and Continued

question 25

Multiple Choice

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is called __________.

• A) motivation
• B) emotion
• C) achievement
• D) synergy

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals gradually overcome phobias and anxiety through controlled exposure to the fear stimulus while in a relaxed state.

Role Playing

A method or technique used in teaching and therapy that involves assuming a role and acting it out in a realistic scenario for learning or behavioral modification.

Dream Interpretation

A practice that involves analyzing the content of dreams to uncover hidden meanings or insights, often linked with psychological theories.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychoanalysis where patients project feelings about important people in their past onto their therapists.