Although Kim just ate a huge meal and feels

"stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?
a) incentive

b) instinctive
c) drive reduction

d) cognitive dissonance


ANS: a

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