Hector will drink only Diet Coke. When offered a Diet Pepsi one afternoon as an alternative, he refused to even consider it as part of his evoked set even though he generally drinks a soft drink around the time of day the offer was made. What does this illustrates about Hector?
A)He is satisfying a want.
B)He is satisfying a need.
C)He is satisfying a belief.
D)He is satisfying a craving.

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Hector's preference for Diet Coke over Diet Pepsi, despite the timing aligning with his usual soft drink consumption, indicates he is satisfying a want, which is a specific brand preference rather than a basic need or craving.

Hector Will Drink Only Diet Coke