Which of the following is an example of an extrinsically motivated behavior?

a. reading a mystery book by your favorite author
b. working to earn a paycheck
c. bringing your mother flowers because it makes you feel good
d. marrying someone because you love being with him or her

Answer: b

Psychology

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A) the brain is wired for the spatial mapping of our surroundings. B) neurons in the brain only communicate with nearby neurons. C) the brain, and not the heart, is the seat of the human consciousness. D) certain parts of the brain control specific mental abilities and personality characteristics.

Psychology

In middle childhood, children's anxieties are directed toward new concerns, such as a fear of

A) the dark. B) supernatural beings. C) thunder and lightning. D) the possibility of dying.

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