Why Might We Classify Motives and Goals as "Characteristic Adaptations

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why might we classify motives and goals as "characteristic adaptations" instead of "dispositional traits?"

• A) Because motives and goals predict both emotions and behavior, whereas traits predict only behavior
• B) Because motives and goals are contextualized in time
• C) Because motives and goals are unconscious
• D) Because motives and goals are self-chosen whereas traits are outside of our control

---

Definitions:

Serotonin Dysregulation

A condition wherein the levels, function, or balance of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter in the brain, are abnormal, potentially impacting mood, emotion, and behavior.

Amygdala Dysfunction

Abnormal functioning of the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotional processing, which can affect behavior, mood, and responses to stressful stimuli.

Gray Matter

A component of the central nervous system consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, crucial for processing information.

Conduct Disorder (CD)

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a longstanding pattern of disregard for rules, social norms, and the rights of others.