The feeling of hunger that initiates the act of opening a refrigerator for food best represents a(n)
A)instinct.
B)objective.
C)drive.
D)reflex.

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The feeling of hunger is a drive, which refers to the internal state of tension or arousal that motivates an organism to engage in activities that will reduce this state. The act of opening a refrigerator for food is a response to this drive. Instincts are innate, unlearned behavior patterns, reflexes are automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli, and objective refers to something that is unbiased and based on facts, which does not apply to this situation.

The Feeling of Hunger That Initiates the Act of Opening