To understand the motivation to achieve, researchers today emphasize ________ rather than inner drives

Howard was aware that his company was in the process of downsizing its workforce. Even though his job was secure for the time being, he knew that he could eventually be cut, so he took classes at night to start training for a new career

Howard's retraining for a new career, if needed, is a form of __________ a) problem-focused coping. b) emotion-focused coping. c) proactive coping. d) cognitive restructuring.

As compared to adolescents with low self-esteem, those with high self-esteem are likely to

A) put forth more effort. B) care less about being successful. C) act more autonomously. D) put forth little effort.