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:

Sample Size

Refers to the number of observations or elements chosen from a population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Approximate Normal

Describes data or distributions that are nearly, but not perfectly, normally distributed, exhibiting characteristics close to that of a bell-shaped curve.

Mean

The sum of values in a data set divided by the number of values, representing the central point of the data set.

Cyclical

Describes phenomena that occur in predictable patterns or cycles, often used in economic contexts to describe fluctuations in the business cycle.