Several theories have been advanced in an attempt to explain how arousal can lead to compliance. Which theory claims that compliance occurs simply to end the discomfort caused by arousal?

a. demand theory
b. arousal-labeling theory
c. arousal-expectancy theory
d. expectancy violations theory


a. demand theory

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