Psychology Motivation and Incentives

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the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

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Motivation

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Why do people act the way they do on the way to personal growth? Options: Biological Theory, Drive-Reduction Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory

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Humanist Theory

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Constantly evaluate the worth of the goal and the likelihood of achieving that goal.

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Expectancy - Value Theory

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Expectancy - Value Theory is part of this theory: Behavioral Theory, Drive-Reduction Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory

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Cognitive Theory

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What theory states that outside reinforcers, rewards, or desired results/goals motivate behavior? Options: Biological Theory, Behavioral Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory

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Behavioral Theory

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What theory is exemplified by 'Money for Grades; Become a lawyer for higher salary'? Options: Behavioral Theory, Biological Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory

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Behavioral Theory

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Turn on the AC when you are too hot in the summer Options: Biological Theory, Behavioral Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory

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Biological Theory

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Started going to the gym so I can feel better about myself. Options: Biological Theory, Behavioral Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory.

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Humanist Theory

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Associated with Abraham Maslow

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Humanist Theory

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Associated with Edwin Locke: Biological Theory, Behavioral Theory, Humanist Theory, Cognitive Theory

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Cognitive Theory