Which of the Following Statements About the Process of Motivation

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the process of motivation is true?

• A)The process of motivation begins when a need is aroused.
• B)The tension to reduce or eliminate a need is called a drive.
• C)Reducing tension and returning to a desired state is called the goal or goal-state.
• D)Motivation focuses attention on goals.
• E)All of the above are true.

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