alleryShe says she works to help science, but secretly craves fame. Which motivation?
AConscious
BAltruistic
CUnconscious
DLong-term
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Unconscious
1. The real motive is hidden from the scientist herself.
2. Motives of which a person is not aware are unconscious motivation.
3. Her stated altruistic belief is not the true driver.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Conscious and unconscious_
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