Over 10,000 West Point Military Academy Cadets Participated in a Study

question 62

Multiple Choice

Over 10,000 West Point Military Academy cadets participated in a study in which researchers assessed the strength of their internal/intrinsic goals and their external goals. They found that having strong motives of both kinds was related to worse performance, relative to having only strong internal/intrinsic motives. This suggests that:

• A) internal motives can weaken the power of external motives.
• B) different types of motives "add up."
• C) external motives can weaken the power of internal motives.
• D) having as many different types of motives as possible is best for performance.

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Definitions:

Social Support System

The network of friends, family, and community members that provide emotional, informational, and practical help to individuals.

Increasing Alone Time

The practice of spending more time by oneself, which can be beneficial for personal reflection, relaxation, and mental health.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by a high level of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency.

Chronic Anger

A persistent state of anger that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, and physical health over a long period.