Positive and Negative Environmental Stimuli That Motivate Behavior Are Called

question 98

Multiple Choice

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

• A) needs.
• B) incentives.
• C) set points.
• D) drives.

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Definitions:

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