A specific need or desire that arouses an organism and directs its behavior toward a goal is known as a(n) ________.
A) incentive
B) stimulus
C) motive
D) behavior

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The definition given in the question best fits the concept of a motive, which is a psychological state that generates goal-directed behavior. An incentive is something that attracts or repels an individual, often used to encourage or discourage a behavior. A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism. Behavior refers to the actions or reactions of an organism in response to internal or external stimuli.

A Specific Need or Desire That Arouses an Organism and Directs