Tad hasn't eaten in 12 hours.The internal state that will cause him to go to the pantry for food is:
A)a need
B)incentive motivation
C)a drive
D)intrinsic motivation

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A drive refers to the internal state of tension or arousal that motivates an organism to engage in a behavior that will satisfy a need, such as the need for food when one is hungry. In this scenario, Tad's hunger is creating a drive that motivates him to seek out food, making C the correct option. Option A is incorrect because although Tad is experiencing a need for food, it is the drive that is causing him to take action. Option B is incorrect because incentive motivation refers to the external factors that motivate behavior, such as rewards or punishments, and there is no mention of any external factors influencing Tad's behavior. Option D is incorrect because intrinsic motivation refers to behaviors that are motivated by internal factors such as personal enjoyment or curiosity, which is not applicable in this scenario.

Tad Hasn't Eaten in 12 Hours