Motivated Behavior Directed Toward Excelling, Succeeding, or Outperforming Others at Some

question 675

Multiple Choice

Motivated behavior directed toward excelling, succeeding, or outperforming others at some task is called:

• A) power motivation.
• B) achievement motivation.
• C) competence motivation.
• D) extrinsic motivation.

Recognize the key questions and indicators that can help identify addiction.

Define and distinguish between obsessions and compulsions.

Recognize the characteristics and misconceptions associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Identify the rituals and behaviors associated with OCD.

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Definitions:

Chemical Signals

Molecules released by organisms that influence the behavior or physiology of other organisms.

Long-Term Responses

Adaptations or reactions of an organism or system that occur or are implemented over an extended period.

Altruism

Behavior that benefits others at the expense of the individual performing it.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass on those genes.