Reena is seeking monetary help from friends and family. In the hopes of getting a loan from her distant but wealthy aunt, Reena meets and gifts her a silk scarf. In this scenario, Reena's motive in giving a gift to her aunt is _____.
A) antagonistic
B) obligatory
C) compensatory
D) instrumental
E) altruistic

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Reena's motive in giving the gift is instrumental, meaning that she hopes to achieve a specific outcome or goal, which is to get a loan from her aunt. The gift serves as a means to an end, rather than being given out of pure generosity (altruistic), obligation (obligatory), compensation (compensatory), or hostility (antagonistic).

Reena Is Seeking Monetary Help from Friends and Family