Multiple choice

In Lewinian theory, what is the name given to the forces that propel individuals within their life spaces?

  1. Balances

  2. People magnets

  3. Life events

  4. Valences
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Explanation

In Lewin's field theory, valences are the positive or negative forces (attractive or repulsive) that propel individuals toward or away from goals within their life space. These psychological forces create motivation. Life events are external occurrences, people magnets is not Lewinian terminology, and balances refers to equilibrium states.

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