Motivation affects a person's ______ of voluntary behavior.

A) direction, intensity, and persistence
B) antecedents, consequences and reinforcers
C) size, shape and weight
D) aptitudes, abilities, and competencies
E) agreeableness, locus of control, and ethical sensitivity

Persistence

The quality of continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Direction

Guidance or supervision provided to achieve a goal or follow a particular course of action; often implies leadership or the process of setting goals.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy with which an action is executed or a characteristic is manifested.