Which of the following types of motivations promotes behaviors that are aimed at changing one's current state to a level that is more ideal-not simply maintaining the current state of existence?
A) Preventive motivation
B) Homeostatic motivation
C) Self-improvement motivation
D) Utilitarian motivation
E) Fixative motivation

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Self-improvement motivation promotes behaviors aimed at changing one's current state to a level that is more ideal. Preventive motivation aims to prevent negative outcomes, homeostatic motivation aims to maintain the current state of existence, utilitarian motivation aims to achieve a specific goal or outcome, and fixative motivation aims to fix a problem or issue.

Which of the Following Types of Motivations Promotes Behaviors That