Arrange the following components of motivation process in correct order:
A. Drives
B. Unsatisfied need
C. Search behaviour
D. Tension
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, D, A, C
(B) Unsatisfied need — first. The process starts with a need that has not been met, such as hunger.
(D) Tension — second. The unsatisfied need creates tension, a feeling of discomfort in the person.
(A) Drives — third. The tension stimulates drives, the inner urges that push the person to act.
(C) Search behaviour — fourth. The drives lead the person to search for a way to satisfy the need. Once the need is satisfied, the tension is reduced.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Motivation Process: … An unsatisfied need of an individual creates tension which stimulates his or her drives. These drives generate a search behaviour to satisfy such need. If such need is satisfied, the individual is relieved of tension.” |