You Overhear a Psychologist Presenting a Lecture to an Introductory

question 144

Multiple Choice

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?

• A) motivated
• B) emotional
• C) frustrated
• D) preconscious

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