When There Is a Gulf Between a Consumer's Present State

question 93

Multiple Choice

When there is a gulf between a consumer's present state and some ideal state,this gulf creates a state of tension.The magnitude of this tension determines the urgency the consumer feels to reduce the tension.This degree of arousal is:

• A) motivation.
• B) discomfort.
• C) cognitive awareness.
• D) drive.

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Definitions:

Predispositions

Innate tendencies or inclinations that influence behaviors or outcomes, often considered in the context of genetics and behavior.

Genetic Enhancements

The use of biotechnology to modify an organism's DNA to enhance physical or intellectual traits beyond what is considered typical for the species.

Therapeutic Cloning

A biomedical technique involving the creation of a clone to produce stem cells identical to the donor's for the purpose of treating diseases or damaged tissues.

Non-Therapeutic Cloning

Cloning conducted for purposes other than health treatment, often related to research or the production of genetically identical organisms.