Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Indicates the Basic

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately indicates the basic motivation for behavior?

• A) Individuals are motivated primarily by selfish desires; thus, personal costs and benefits influence their actions.
• B) Individuals are motivated primarily by humanitarian concerns; therefore, personal costs and benefits exert little influence on most of their actions.
• C) Individuals are motivated by a variety of forces; however, changes in personal benefits and costs influence the choices of both selfish and humanitarian individuals.
• D) Individuals are motivated by a variety of forces; however, changes in personal benefits and costs affect behavior only when individuals are motivated by selfishness.

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