Multiple Choice
According to psychologist Carol Dweck, a person's need for achievement is closely linked to that person's
1. Introduction to Psychology
Social Psychology
Multiple Choice
The approach to understanding motivation in which behavior is explained in terms of the external stimulus and its rewarding properties is known as
A
the incentive approach.
B
arousal theory.
C
the Yerkes-Dodson law.
D
self-determination theory.
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Begin by understanding the concept of motivation in psychology, which refers to the processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.
Identify the key terms in the problem: 'external stimulus' and 'rewarding properties'. These suggest that the motivation is driven by external factors rather than internal states.
Review the definitions of the given options: 'incentive approach', 'arousal theory', 'Yerkes-Dodson law', and 'self-determination theory'.
Focus on the 'incentive approach', which posits that behavior is motivated by a desire for external rewards or incentives.
Compare the 'incentive approach' with the other theories to confirm that it best explains motivation in terms of external stimuli and rewards.
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