alleryWhat is the most common way to measure a person's motivation?
AMeasuring body weight
BCounting pulse alone
CTesting sharp eyesight
DSelf-report questionnaires
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Self-report questionnaires
1. Motivation cannot be seen directly and has to be inferred.
2. The most common approach is self-report, such as questionnaires.
3. Observation and brain measures are used too, but less commonly.
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