Asked by Carlos Vazquez on May 29, 2024

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A thick,juicy hamburger is to hunger as ________ is to ________.

A) need;drive
B) incentive;drive
C) homeostasis;thirst
D) incentive;instinct

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Incentive

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often used in contexts of economics, psychology, and behavior management.

Hunger

The physiological need for food accompanied by the sensation of wanting to eat.

  • Describe the role of physiological needs and how they prioritize over other needs in motivating behavior.
  • Discuss the importance of incentives and how external stimuli influence motivation and behaviors.
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Ikraan MohamedMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A thick, juicy hamburger is an incentive that drives someone to satisfy their hunger. Therefore, the relationship between the hamburger and hunger can be compared to an incentive driving someone to satisfy a different desire, making option B the best choice. Options A and D may be tempting, but "need" and "instinct" do not align as well with the context of the analogy. Option C is not an accurate comparison, as homeostasis pertains to the maintenance of internal balance rather than a desire for something specific.