Asked by naria wiggins on Jun 07, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT true about drive theory?
A) it was first introduced by Woodworth (1918)
B) it proposed that motivated behavior occurred in response to changing bodily needs
C) it was a precursor to research on how the brain controls behavior
D) it was strongly promoted by Freud in 1900
Drive Theory
A theory of motivation that posits that people are driven to take certain actions in order to reduce the internal tension caused by unmet needs.
Woodworth
Robert S. Woodworth was an influential American psychologist known for his work in experimental psychology and the dynamic theory of motivation and personality.
Bodily Needs
Fundamental physiological requirements for human survival and well-being, such as the need for food, water, and sleep.
- Distinguish and expound upon core theories and concepts in the exploration of human motivation.
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Reenam SinghalJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Drive theory was not strongly promoted by Freud in 1900. Freud's theories were more focused on the unconscious mind and psychoanalysis, while drive theory was a concept developed by behavioral psychologists.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and expound upon core theories and concepts in the exploration of human motivation.