When the current condition does not equal the set point, which of the following is true?
A. Motivation will decrease and the organism will wait until the current situation changes.
B. Motivation will decrease so the organism is more likely to behave randomly.
C. The organism will be motivated to behave to return the drive to the set point.
D. The organism will be in a temporary state of satisfaction until the drive returns to the set point and motivates directed behavior.
Answer: C
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