You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. He mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." You recognize that the speaker is talking about which type of behavior?
A) motivated
B) emotional
C) frustrated
D) preconscious

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The definition given by the psychologist describes motivated behavior, which is behavior directed towards a particular goal or need. Option B) emotional refers to feelings or subjective experiences, not behavior. Option C) frustrated refers to a negative emotional state that may result from inability to achieve a goal, but not necessarily behavior. Option D) preconscious refers to information that is not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily retrieved if needed.

You Overhear a Psychologist Presenting a Lecture to an Introductory