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    The Concept That an Organism Is Motivated to Act Because
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The Concept That an Organism Is Motivated to Act Because

Question 158

Question 158

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The concept that an organism is motivated to act because its body is in a state of need is based on the ________ theory.


A) incentive
B) affiliation
C) drive
D) instinct

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