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Which of the Following Theories Proposes That People Prefer to Feel

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Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation?


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Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into their opposite, often seen in exaggerated or compulsive behaviors.

Projective Test

A personality test, such as the Rorschach or TAT, that provides ambiguous images designed to trigger projection of one’s inner dynamics.

Identification

The psychological process of associating oneself with certain groups, ideals, or characteristics, often as a means of understanding one’s place in the world.

Parents' Values

The beliefs, principles, and moral standards that parents consider important and seek to instill in their children.

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