Jay is motivated by money and the things money will bring him. Janet is motivated by a belief in the importance of doing good things, and her actions are based on that belief
They each place different types of "meaning" on what they should strive to achieve. Which theory incorporates both of these types of motivational causes?
a) sensation-seeking theory
b) entity theory
c) increment theory
d) expectancy-value theory
ANS: D, expectancy-value theory; the values a person holds determine his or her motivation.
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A) fluid intelligence; crystallized intelligence B) crystallized intelligence; fluid intelligence C) visual-spatial manipulation; verbal fluency D) verbal fluency; visual-spatial manipulation
Paul Bernardo is an example of a person diagnosed with
a. paranoid schizophrenia. b. psychogenic fugue. c. antisocial personality disorder. d. conversion disorder. e. avoidant personality disorder.