Which of the Following Best Describes the Instinct Theory of Motivation

question 241

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 behavior from an organism.
• C) Organisms have inborn patterns of behavior and innate desires to perform in a certain manner.
• D) Organisms have desires to act in specific ways, but these behaviors can be modified by learning.

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