On what kind of an achievement task is a Type A person likely to work harder on than a person who is Type B?

A. On virtually every kind of achievement task
B. On tasks with visible extrinsic rewards, such as money
C. On relatively easy tasks, even when there is no challenge
D. When in competition with another person

D

Psychology

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Because he was enjoying the creative process so much, he did not notice that two hours had gone by. Additionally, because he was focusing his mental effort and attention on the piece of art, he did not even hear the phone ring. Which of the components of motivation best describe the focused attention Ahmed demonstrated during those two hours of work? a) activation b) persistence c) intensity d) assimilation

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Which statement regarding posttraumatic stress disorder is true?

a. Victims have trouble concentrating and sleeping at night. b. The symptoms of this disorder are experienced during a stressful or traumatic event. c. Victims experience a myriad of symptoms, but emotional numbness is not one of them. d. All of these are true.

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