The Need or Desire That Energizes and Directs Behavior Toward

question 5

Multiple Choice

The need or desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal defines _____

• A)motivation.
• B)persistence.
• C)intensity.
• D)assimilation.

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The simultaneous distribution of information across different neural pathways.

Neural Pathway

A series of connected neurons along which electrical and chemical signals travel within the nervous system.

Information Distribution

The process of disseminating or spreading information among a group or over a network, ensuring accessibility and understanding by intended audiences.

Retina

A layer of cells at the back of the eye, sensitive to light, which triggers nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.