You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?
A) motivated
B) emotional
C) frustrated
D) preconscious

Question

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?
A) motivated 
B) emotional 
C) frustrated
D) preconscious

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The definition given by the psychologist of "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want" fits with the definition of motivated behavior. Motivated behavior is behavior that is driven by a particular goal or incentive, whether that be a physical need (such as hunger or thirst) or a psychological need (such as the desire for love or achievement). Emotional and frustrated behavior may be motivators for behavior, but they are not the behavior themselves. Preconscious refers to mental processes that are not currently in conscious awareness and is not related to behavior in this context.

You Overhear a Psychologist Presenting a Lecture to an Introductory