After looking at the exotic desserts presented on the dessert tray, Colin decides to have one of the desserts even though he is not hungry. This is best described as an example of
A)incentive motivation.
B)drive reduction.
C)instinctual behavior.
D)arousal theory.
E)cognitive dissonance.

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Incentive motivation occurs when external rewards or stimuli motivate behaviors, even if there is no internal physiological need or drive. In this case, the sight of exotic desserts serves as an external incentive for Colin to eat despite not being hungry.

After Looking at the Exotic Desserts Presented on the Dessert