An external goal that has the capacity to motivate behavior is referred to as
A) an incentive.
B) a drive.
C) a homeostatic mechanism.
D) an expectancy.

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An external goal that has the capacity to motivate behavior is referred to as an incentive. An incentive is an external stimulus, object, or event that attracts or repels us and draws us closer to or pushes us away from a goal. It can be tangible, such as a reward or a prize, or intangible, such as recognition or approval.

An External Goal That Has the Capacity to Motivate Behavior