When an infant obtains milk through the act of sucking, the infant satisfies a(an)
A) instinct.
B) drive.
C) need.
D) reflex.

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The act of obtaining milk through sucking satisfies a physiological need for nourishment, making it an example of satisfying a need rather than an instinct or a drive. Although the sucking reflex is involved in the act, it is not the primary motivation behind the behavior.

When an Infant Obtains Milk Through the Act of Sucking