The Theory Stating That Behaviors Are Motivated by an Organism's

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Multiple Choice

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called __________ theory.

• A) drive-reduction
• B) homeostatic
• C) needs
• D) disequilibrium

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Definitions:

Labor

The human effort, either physical or mental, used in the production process to create goods or provide services.

Monopolistic Distributor

A distributor who has exclusive control over the supply of a particular product or service in the market, limiting competition.

Marginal Cost

The amount of money needed to produce one more unit of a specific good or service.

Mineral Water

Water that contains various minerals, such as salts and sulfur compounds, often sourced from a well or spring and considered beneficial to health.