Michael Has Trained Very Long Hours in Order to Qualify

question 109

Multiple Choice

Michael has trained very long hours in order to qualify for the Olympics in diving.He has sacrificed a great deal as he put his education on hold and spent a lot of time away from his 2 small children and wife.To Michael,qualifying for the Olympics is a(n) ________.

• A)instinctual drive
• B)incentive
• C)innate goal
• D)optimum goal

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Definitions:

Asch's Experiments

Studies conducted by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups, where individuals often go along with a group's consensus even when it is clearly incorrect.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Ostracized

The act of excluding or ignoring someone from a social group, leading to feelings of isolation for the individual concerned.

Deviant

Behaviors or actions that deviate from the accepted norms or standards within a society or group, which can be either positive or negative.