When a Child Attempts to Accomplish a Task in Order

question 174

True/False

When a child attempts to accomplish a task in order to receive praise from her teacher or parent, this is an example of intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Phobic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and overwhelming fear of a particular object, situation, or activity.

Generalized Anxiety

A chronic psychological disorder characterized by excessive, prolonged worry and tension about everyday activities, often without an identifiable cause.

Panic

A sudden sensation of fear, which is so strong as to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with fight-or-flight response.