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Psychology QUESTION #9921
Question 1
Motivation is defined as an inferred process that causes the organism to move toward:
  • A goal✔️
  • All other organisms
  • A homeostatic state
  • Higher levels in the hierarchy of needs
Correct Answer Explanation
Motivation is an internal state (inferred from behaviour) that directs and energizes behaviour toward achieving a goal. Whether biological, social, or self-fulfilling, motivation is fundamentally goal-directed.