If a motivation researcher measured chemicals within a person's blood or saliva (e.g., epinephrine, cortisol), then that researcher would be assessing which aspect of brain and physiological activity as an expression of the person's motivation?
A)brain activity
B)cardiovascular activity
C)electrodermal activity
D)hormonal activity

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Measuring chemicals such as epinephrine and cortisol in a person's blood or saliva is a method of assessing hormonal activity. These chemicals are hormones that play significant roles in the body's stress response and overall physiological state, which can be linked to motivation.

If a Motivation Researcher Measured Chemicals Within a Person's Blood