The Process of Expending Energy to Achieve or Avoid a Particular

question 87

Multiple Choice

The process of expending energy to achieve or avoid a particular outcome is generally referred to as:

• A)motivation.
• B)symbolism.
• C)hedonism.
• D)adaptation.

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Definitions:

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