Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes Contemporary Motivation

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best characterizes contemporary motivation theory?

• A) It relates motivation to primary and secondary reinforcers.
• B) It considers the cognitive factors that underlie motivation.
• C) It focuses on the acquired drives that people develop over time.
• D) It describes motivation as being largely the result of emotions.

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Definitions:

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