Endorphins Are the Neurotransmitters That ____________

question 255

Multiple Choice

Endorphins are the neurotransmitters that ____________.

• A)control your muscles
• B)generate pain sensations
• C)act as a natural version of morphine
• D)excite the ventral horn of the spinal cord

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory in motivational psychology that describes the motivational force as a function of an individual's belief in the likelihood of achieving desired performance levels and the perceived rewards associated with those levels.

P-to-O Expectancy

The belief that putting in a certain amount of effort (Performance) will lead to a specific outcome (Outcome) in the context of expectancy theory.

Four-drive Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that humans are driven by four basic needs: acquiring, bonding, learning, and defending.

Drive To Acquire

The innate or learned inclination to seek out and obtain possessions or attributes deemed valuable or necessary.