According to Drive-Reduction Theory,a Need Refers to

question 120

Multiple Choice

According to drive-reduction theory,a need refers to

• A) a physiological state that usually triggers motivational arousal.
• B) anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior.
• C) a desire to perform a behavior in order to avoid punishment.
• D) a rigidly patterned behavioral urge characteristic of all people.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Variation

Fluctuations in data that occur at regular intervals because of seasonal factors.

Time Series

A sequence of data points, measured typically at successive times, spaced at uniform time intervals.

Fluctuations

Variations or changes in a state or level, often referring to economics or financial markets, but also applicable to any variable phenomenon.

Smoothing Constants

Parameters used in time series analysis to control the level of smoothing applied to the data.