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:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

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.