Nancy spends hours after school and on weekends practicing piano. She says she simply wants to realize her highest personal potential in piano playing. According to Maslow's theory of motivation, Nancy is satisfying: A) safety needs. (B) belongingness and love needs. the need for self-actualization. D) physiological needs. Rachel decides she wants to run her first marathon. In order to meet this goal, she develops a training plan and starts implementing it. This illustrates which characteristic of motivation? A intensity persistence activation As Rachel continues to train for her marathon, she increases the vigor of her workouts. This illustrates which characteristic of motivation? A) activation B) persistence. intensity Rachel continues to implement her plan, even running when the weather is inclement. This illustrates which characteristic of motivation? A) activation persistence intensity