Arrange the steps of motivation process in the correct sequence.
(A) Drives & Search Behavior
(B) Satisfied Need & Reduction of Tension
(C) Unsatisfied Need
(D) Tension
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (D), (A), (B)
(C) Unsatisfied Need — comes first. The motivation process starts with a need that is not met.
(D) Tension — comes second. The unmet need creates tension, that is, a feeling of stress, in the person.
(A) Drives & Search Behavior — comes third. The tension creates drives, a strong inner push to act. The drives make the person search for a way to meet the need.
(B) Satisfied Need & Reduction of Tension — comes last. When the need is met, the person is relieved of the tension.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Motivation Process: Motivation process is based on human needs. A simple model to explain motivation process is presented below.” “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.”
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