According to Deci and Ryan’s cognitive evaluation theory, all extrinsic events have two functional aspects: a controlling aspect and an informational aspect.To say that an external event is informational means that it:

Implicit means _____.

Winter asserts that high-power individuals tend to gather an assortment of power symbols, or “prestige possessions.” According to the text, power-seeking individuals are more likely to own:

The dynamics-of-action model attempts to predict a person’s latency to engage in an achievement-related activity. When ________, the individual engages in achievement-related behavior the slowest. That is, the person’s latency is very high and he or she procrastinates.

Which is the best characterization (description) of operant conditioning?

The human body is mostly water: about ___ %.

Which aspect of partner responsiveness is described?: My partner likes me and accepts me as I am. My partner values and appreciates me and my view on the world.

If a person engages in an intrinsically motivating activity and begins to receive extrinsic rewards for doing so, what happens to his or her intrinsic and extrinsic motivations?

Which implicit motive is described: Feel strong, sharp arousal spikes that generate a burst of epinephrine, testosterone, and increased blood pressure and muscle tone. Feel happy when pursuing activities such as riding a roller coaster and making a persuasive speech in front of a large audience. You feel strong and empowered during social influence attempts, when attaining high social status, when in a position of leadership, and when dominating and directing others.

Among the following, which is the most likely event to increase or intensify hunger?