A Child Who Climbs to the Top of a Staircase

question 40

Multiple Choice

A child who climbs to the top of a staircase for the challenge and fun of the activity has what type of motivation?

• A) intrinsic
• B) extrinsic
• C) egocentric
• D) "out" directed

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Definitions:

Culture

The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group.

Psychosexual Stages

A Freudian concept involving a series of early childhood stages in which the libido's energies focus on distinct erogenous zones.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed according to standardized criteria.

Behavioral Habits

Regularly repeated behaviors that are learned and become automatic responses to specific situations.