AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Insecure consumers who purchase only popular brands, because of insecurity, may be influenced by the ____ motive.
A
causation
B
ego-defensive
C
consistency
D
categorisation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The need for uniqueness is the trait that reflects an individual difference in consumers’ propensity to be biased against the purchase of foreign products.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three different types of motivational conflict. These are Approach – Approach, Approach – Avoidance and Avoidance-Avoidance. The first type of conflict (Approach – Approach) is when a consumer has to choose between two desirable options.

Detailed explanation-3: -Motivation is derived from the word ‘motive’, which denotes a person’s needs, desires, wants, or urges. It is the process of motivating individuals to take action in order to achieve a goal. The psychological elements fueling people’s behavior in the context of job goals might include a desire for money.

Detailed explanation-4: -Motives that are known and freely admitted are called manifest motives.

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