Kay has severe cardiovascular disease and is repeatedly hospitalized with symptom flare-ups. Her doctor informs her that her symptoms may be the result of her eating too much salt. She assures her doctor that she is now motivated to change her diet. Considering the definition of motivation, what should this process look like?
A. She will experience different emotions when confronted with salty foods.
B. She will change her behavior and avoid eating high-salt foods.
C. She will think differently about foods that are high in salt.
D. She will experience different physical sensations when eating salt.
Answer: B
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