Which of the Following Need-Based Theories Has Received the Greatest

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following need-based theories has received the greatest amount of support?

• A)Herzberg's two-factor theory
• B)Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• C)Alderfer's ERG theory
• D)McClelland's acquired needs theory

Identify the steps and components involved in behavior modification programs.

Comprehend the role and types of reinforcement schedules in shaping behavior.

Define and differentiate between key concepts such as conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, and unconditioned response.

Recognize the importance of specifying target behaviors in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

College Education

A post-secondary education program offering a broad knowledge base in various fields, leading to a degree or certificate.

Reality Principle

An ego function that negotiates between the desires of the id and the limitations of the external world.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality structure that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Id

A reservoir of unconscious psychic energy that, according to Freud, strives to satisfy basic sexual and aggressive drives. The id operates on the pleasure principle, demanding immediate gratification.