You Overhear a Psychologist Presenting a Lecture to an Introductory

question 125

Multiple Choice

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class.The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that may vary in intensity from one occasion to another." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?

• A)motivated
• B)emotional
• C)frustrated
• D)preconscious

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