Motivation Is Defined by Psychologists as

question 95

Multiple Choice

Motivation is defined by psychologists as

• A) an impulse to accomplish something of significance.
• B) rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of all people.
• C) a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior.
• D) the cause of behavior.

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Definitions:

Outrageous Conduct

Actions that are extremely offensive, shocking, or beyond the bounds of acceptable societal behavior.

Emotional Distress

A legal term for the mental anguish or suffering one endures as the result of another party's conduct, potentially actionable in personal injury claims.

Intent

The state of mind directing a person's actions towards a specific objective or goal, especially relevant in determining the legal implications of those actions.

Defamation

A false statement presented as fact that causes injury to the reputation of a person or entity, categorized into slander (spoken) and libel (written).