Muhammad is studying motivation in chimpanzees. His room mate doesn't think that Oliver's research will produce much useful information about human motivation because he believes that information from animal studies will not provide meaningful information about human experiences. Muhammed's room mate apparently has

A) a humanistic perspective.
B) an evolutionary perspective.
C) a biological perspective.
D) a cognitive perspective.

Humanistic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of the whole person and their potential for personal growth.

Animal Studies

Research involving animals as subjects, aimed at gaining insights into biological processes, diseases, and the effects of treatments.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors; the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.