Affective states accompanied by physiological changes that often influence behavior are called __________.

A) motives
B) drives
C) emotions
D) traits

Affective states accompanied by physiological changes that often influence behavior are called emotions. Motives are internal psychological factors that arouse and direct behavior toward a goal, but they do not necessarily involve physiological changes. Drives are similar to motives in that they arouse and direct behavior, but they specifically involve a physiological need that must be met. Traits are enduring characteristics that describe patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion.