Although they can both motivate us to behave in certain ways, physiological needs and environmental stimuli are sometimes thought of as doing so in slightly different ways. A physiological need, such as hunger, can be said to _____________ us to act a certain way. On the other hand, environmental stimuli (such as the smell of appetizing food) can be said to ________________ us to act in a certain way.
A)pull; push
B)push; pull
C)drive; coerce
D)coerce; drive
E)drive; pull

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Physiological needs, like hunger, "push" us to act because they originate from within the body. Environmental stimuli "pull" us to act because they attract or entice us from the outside.

Although They Can Both Motivate Us to Behave in Certain