A Need That Energizes and Directs Behavior Towards Some Goal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A need that energizes and directs behavior towards some goal is known as a _______.

• A)cue
• B)behavior
• C)motive
• D)stimulus

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Definitions:

Existing Theories

Previously developed and accepted explanations for phenomena or observations within a particular domain of knowledge.

Toilet Training

The process of teaching a young child to use the toilet for urination and defecation, also known as potty training.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving the growth and development of the body or mind, or the development of natural abilities at a predetermined pace and sequence.

Object Permanence

The awareness that things continue to exist even when not perceived.