Arrange the following stages of motivation in order.
(A) Unsatisfied need
(B) Search behavior
(C) Drives
(D) Reduction of tension
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is option 1- (A), (C), (B), (D).
(A) Unsatisfied need- The motivation process begins with an unsatisfied need. This could be a physical need (e.g., hunger or thirst) or a psychological need (e.g., the need for companionship or achievement).
(C) Drives- Drives are internal states of tension or arousal that motivate an individual to take action to reduce that tension
(B) Search behavior- Driven by the tension (drive), individuals engage in search behaviors to find a way to satisfy the need.
(D) Reduction of tension- When the need is satisfied through the search behavior, it leads to a sense of relief or a reduction in tension.
