After eating two servings of everything on the table at Thanksgiving, Kendrick stared warily at the big slice of his mother's famous chocolate pecan pie that she proudly put in front of him. What is the best explanation for why Kendrick ate the pie?

A. Extrinsic motivation
B. Drive reduction
C. Autonomous motivation
D. Esteem need


Answer: A

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