A cat caged in complete darkness learns to press a lever to briefly turn on a light.In terms of the cat's motivation, the light serves as a(n)
A)stimulus motive.
B)homeostatic drive.
C)primary motive.
D)external cue.

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A stimulus motive is a motive based on the desire for stimulation or excitement. In this scenario, the cat is motivated to press the lever to turn on the light, which serves as a source of stimulation in an otherwise completely dark environment. The other options do not accurately describe the cat's motivation in this scenario.

A Cat Caged in Complete Darkness Learns to Press a Lever