Arousal approaches to motivation suggest that

A. people try to maintain a steady level of stimulation and activity.
B. motivation is a product of people's thoughts, expectations, and goals.
C. a lack of basic biological needs produces a drive to satisfy those needs.
D. people and animals are born preprogrammed with sets of behaviors essential to their survival.


Answer: A

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