Raman is very hungry since he did not have breakfast in the morning. By 1.00 pm, he became restless and started walking on the road in search of a hotel for snacks or meals. After walking for 2 kms, he could find a hotel where roti and dal was available for ₹15. Since he had only ₹15 in his pocket, he paid ₹10 and had a satisfying meal. After taking a meal, he felt that he had regained energy. Arrange the following as per motivation process followed by Raman in the satisfaction of his needs.
(A) Unsatisfied need
(B) Search behavior
(C) Reduction of Tension
(D) Tension
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Raman is very hungry since he did not have breakfast in the morning. By 1.00 pm, he became restless and started walking on the road in search of a hotel for snacks or meals. After walking for 2 kms, he could find a hotel where roti and dal was available for ₹15. Since he had only ₹15 in his pocket, he paid ₹10 and had a satisfying meal. After taking a meal, he felt that he had regained energy. Arrange the following as per motivation process followed by Raman in the satisfaction of his needs.
(A) Unsatisfied need
(B) Search behavior
(C) Reduction of Tension
(D) Tension
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
The motivation process starts with an unsatisfied need (hunger), which creates tension (restlessness). This tension stimulates drives leading to search behaviour (looking for a hotel). Once the need is satisfied by the meal, tension is reduced and energy is regained. Hence the sequence is A, D, B, C.
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