You Overhear a Psychologist Presenting a Lecture to an Introductory

question 144

Multiple Choice

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?

• A) motivated
• B) emotional
• C) frustrated
• D) preconscious

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, simplifying accounting processes.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been expensed since the asset was put into use, often shown on the balance sheet as a reduction from the asset's historical cost.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation approach assigning a consistent depreciation expense amount to an asset throughout its operational lifespan.

Estimated Residual Value

The anticipated market value of an asset at the end of its useful life.