You enjoy working jigsaw puzzles of 1,000 pieces because you find that they are neither too difficult nor too easy. You receive a 2,000-piece puzzle for your birthday but do not enjoy working on it because it seems quite difficult
Which motivational theory best explains this experience?
a) drive-reduction
b) optimum-level
c) sociobiological
d) cognitive-consistency
B
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In the context of an evolutionary approach, _____ is viewed as a universal psychological mechanism, a product of natural selection that serves both social and nonsocial functions in problem solving and environmental adaptation
a) social structure b) identity c) personality structure d) perception
Which of the following best describes the current pattern of living arrangements for women 75 and older in the U.S.?
a. Approximately 50% live with their children in three generation households. b. Approximately 50% live with their spouses. c. Approximately 50% live in nursing homes. d. Approximately 50% live alone.