Positive and Negative Environmental Stimuli That Motivate Behavior Are Called

question 29

Multiple Choice

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

• A)needs.
• B)incentives.
• C)arousals.
• D)drives.

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Definitions:

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