Which of the Following Refers to Content Theories of Motivation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to content theories of motivation?

• A) theories based on reinforcement theories
• B) theories that focus on managerial strategies
• C) theories that focus on understanding the means by which people make choices
• D) theories that focus on human needs

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Estrus

In mammals, the period in the cycle when the female is sexually receptive (in heat).

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.