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QuizMultiple Choice

Civics and Participation — Test

Question 7 • American Government/Civics

Motivation is best defined as

Answer
A
a method of choosing significant details that are included in the source.
B
the tendency to view something in a particular way.
C
the ability to recognize why a source wants people to think in a particular way.
D
a reason for a person’s choice or actions.

Explanation

Motivation is the reason or driving force behind someone’s choices and actions. For example, a person might study because they want to learn or earn a good grade. Choice D, “a reason for a person’s choice or actions,” gives this definition; the other choices describe selection of details, perspective, or recognizing a source’s purpose.

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