Which of the following is NOT true of the local theory of motivation?
A) it assumes that signals controlling hunger and thirst are produced by the brain
B) it was based on Cannon and Washburn's experiments with swallowed balloons
C) it assumes signals controlling hunger are produced in the peripheral organs of the body
D) it has been shown to be inadequate to explain hunger and thirst

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The local theory of motivation, particularly in the context of hunger and thirst, posits that signals controlling these states originate in the peripheral organs rather than the brain. This contradicts choice A, which suggests that the brain produces these signals, aligning more with central theories of motivation.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Local