A(n) __________ Is an External Stimulus That Can Motivate Behavior

question 132

Multiple Choice

A(n) __________ is an external stimulus that can motivate behavior even if no drive is initially present.

• A) homeostatic mechanism
• B) motor program
• C) arousal mechanism
• D) incentive

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Definitions:

Hammer

A tool typically used to drive nails into, or pull them out of, some other object, generally involving a handle attached to a heavy head.

Anvil

a heavy iron block typically used in forging or metalworking as a surface upon which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Stirrup

A ring or frame, hanging down from the saddle of a horse, for a rider's foot.

Auditory Receptors

Auditory receptors are specialized cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are then interpreted by the brain as sound.