Which of the following best illustrates incentive motivation?

a. A man eats a stale sandwich because he is very hungry.
b. A child eats a piece of candy even though he is not hungry.
c. A thirsty rat presses a lever to obtain water.
d. A thirsty rat runs in a wheel in order to obtain water.


Ans: b

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