A friend who persistently tries to find a date for the dance is displaying the _____ component of motivation.
A) vigor
B) nomothetic
C) activation
D) homeostasis

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The activation component of motivation refers to the persistence and intensity of one's efforts to achieve a goal. In this case, the friend's persistent efforts to find a date for the dance demonstrate the activation component of motivation. Choice A, vigor, refers to the level of energy and enthusiasm one brings to a task. Choice B, nomothetic, refers to the study of general principles that apply to all people. Choice D, homeostasis, refers to the tendency of organisms to maintain a stable internal environment.

A Friend Who Persistently Tries to Find a Date for the Dance