Step 1: Understanding the stages of motivation.
- (A): The initial stage of motivation involves an unsatisfied need, creating a desire for fulfillment.
- (C): Following the unsatisfied need, drives are activated internally to prompt the individual to seek solutions.
- (B): Once drives are activated, search behavior commences as the individual seeks methods to satisfy the need.
- (D): The final stage is tension reduction, achieved when the need is satisfied, restoring balance.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct sequence is:
(A), (C), (B), (D).
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{The correct answer is (1) (A), (C), (B), (D).}}
\]