People become obsessed with water when thirsty and obsessed with food when hungry.This illustrates that activated motives
A) increase basal metabolic rate.
B) lower the set point.
C) are not culturally influenced.
D) dominate consciousness.

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When people are thirsty or hungry, their need for water or food becomes a dominant thought, illustrating that activated motives can dominate consciousness. This is because the body's immediate needs take precedence over other thoughts or actions until those needs are satisfied.

People Become Obsessed with Water When Thirsty and Obsessed with Food