Regarding learned motives, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Learned motives include one's need for arousal and activity.
b. Learned motives account for much of the diversity of human motivation.
c. The behavior of outstanding artists, scientists, athletes, educators, and leaders is best understood in terms of learned needs, particularly the need for achievement.
d. Learned motives include a variety of social motives.
ANSWER: a
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