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Arrange the following stages of motivation in order.

(A) Unsatisfied need

(B) Search behavior

(C) Drives

(D) Reduction of tension

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> (A), (C), (B), (D): Unsatisfied need creates drives, which lead to search behavior, resulting in reduction of tension - follows the natural motivational cycle.

Option 2 -> (C), (A), (B), (D): Drives cannot occur before an unsatisfied need exists - illogical sequence.

Option 3 -> (B), (A), (D), (C): Search behavior cannot happen before recognizing an unsatisfied need - incorrect order.

Option 4 -> (C), (B), (D), (A): Drives before need and unsatisfied need at the end - completely reversed logic.


Hence, Option 1: (A), (C), (B), (D) -> The motivation process follows a logical sequence: First, an unsatisfied need arises (hunger, thirst, etc.), which creates drives (psychological tension), leading to search behavior (actions to satisfy the need), and finally reduction of tension (satisfaction/equilibrium restored). This represents the classic motivation cycle from need recognition to need fulfillment. -> correct

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