Max Was in Critical Condition When He Arrived at the ER

question 6

Multiple Choice

Max was in critical condition when he arrived at the ER. His heart stopped and he almost died, but thanks to quick intervention he survived the ordeal. As he healed, he discussed having the sense of floating in light and experiencing a sense of peace. Max seems to have had a _____.

• A) coma
• B) near-death experience
• C) terror management theory
• D) good death

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Definitions:

Valence

In psychology, refers to the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.

Range

denotes the extent or scope of something, often referring to the difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data or the variety within a category.

Expectancy

In the context of motivation, it is the belief that one's effort will result in attainment of desired performance goals.

Instrumentality

In the context of motivation, the belief that a particular level of performance will lead to the attainment of desired outcomes.