Motivation Is Defined by Psychologists as

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Multiple Choice

Motivation is defined by psychologists as

• A) an impulse to accomplish something of significance.
• B) rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of all people.
• C) a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal.
• D) the underlying cause of all our behaviors.

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Definitions:

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through a biologically predetermined point.

Constant Weight

In physics and engineering, refers to a condition or experiment where the mass of an object remains unchanged throughout the process.

Body Weight

The total mass of an individual, often measured to assess health and nutritional status.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body maintains its weight and energy balance through internal regulatory mechanisms.