Which of the Following Best Describes the Instinct Theory of Motivation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the instinct theory of motivation?

• A)Tension is created within an organism when it has been deprived of something it needs,thus compelling it to satisfy its needs.
• B)External cues elicit behaviour from an organism.
• C)Organisms have inborn patterns of behaviour and innate desires to perform in a certain manner.
• D)Organisms have desires to act in specific ways,but these behaviours can be modified by learning.

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Magma

Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface which can form igneous rocks upon cooling.

Groundwater

Water that is stored underground in soil or between rocks, supplying wells and springs, and playing a crucial role in the hydrological cycle.

Landslide

A mass movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity.

Pressure

The force exerted by something against a surface, usually measured in units such as Pascal (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi).