A drive is an internal state of
A) equilibrium that is motivating.
B) equilibrium that is nonmotivating.
C) tension that is motivating.
D) tension that is nonmotivating.

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A drive is a state of tension that creates a need or desire, which in turn motivates behavior to reduce or satisfy that need. Therefore, a drive is a motivating force. However, an equilibrium state is nonmotivating as there is no need to take any actions. Option A and B are incorrect as equilibrium states do not create drive. Option D is also incorrect as tension is a motivating force.

A Drive Is an Internal State of