Mark Puts in Long Hours Studying for His Psychology Tests

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mark puts in long hours studying for his psychology tests.He already has an A in the course,but he really has a desire to know the material well.Mark's behavior is characteristic of:

• A)extrinsic motivation.
• B)drive reduction theory.
• C)intrinsic motivation.
• D)incentive-motivation theory.

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Definitions:

Cell Phone

A portable electronic device that combines telecommunications and computing functions, allowing for voice and data communication, as well as various applications.

Operant Conditioning

Shaping behavior through rewards and punishments.

Classical Conditioning

Associating two things not normally associated with each other.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, with reinforcements used to increase desirable behaviors and punishments to decrease undesirable ones.