A(n) __________ Is an External Stimulus That Can Motivate Behavior

question 132

Multiple Choice

A(n) __________ is an external stimulus that can motivate behavior even if no drive is initially present.

• A) homeostatic mechanism
• B) motor program
• C) arousal mechanism
• D) incentive

Explain the concept of Type T personality and its associated behavioral patterns.

Understand the role of social support and its significance for mental and physical health.

Describe the Big Five personality traits and their relation to health and longevity.

Differentiate between optimistic and pessimistic explanatory styles and their impacts on health and psychological well-being.

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Definitions:

Congregationalist Minister

A clergy member who leads a Congregationalist church, which is a Christian denomination characterized by the autonomy of each local church in matters of doctrine and governance.

Black Federalists

Referring to African Americans who supported the Federalist Party in the United States, which advocated for a strong national government in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Political Leanings

Refers to an individual's or group's political beliefs, ideologies, or preferences, which influence their political actions and choices.

Prince Hall

A prominent African American abolitionist and leader, recognized for founding Prince Hall Freemasonry among African Americans.