How do affective and traditional forms of action compare to one another?

A. Affective action is motivated by emotion, whereas traditional action is motivated by custom.
B. Affective action is motivated by custom, whereas traditional action is motivated by emotion.
C. Affective action is motivated by efficiency, whereas traditional action is motivated by emotion.
D. Affective action is motivated by emotion, whereas traditional action is motivated by rationality.


Answer: A

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