While studying in the library, Kayleigh became very hungry and went to a vending machine, which was empty, and to the cafeteria, which was closed. So she drove home and cooked herself a meal and ate it, satisfying her hunger. This food-seeking behavior was initiated by a bodily need with her search being sustained and directed to various food sources until her need was met. This illustrates
A)motivation.
B)behavioral dieting.
C)the opponent-process theory.
D)the Yerkes-Dodson law.

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Kayleigh's actions demonstrate motivation, as her behavior was driven by a physiological need (hunger) and she was compelled to seek out and consume food to satisfy this need. This is a classic example of how motivation works to initiate, sustain, and direct behavior towards fulfilling a specific need or goal.

While Studying in the Library, Kayleigh Became Very Hungry and Went