Which of the following motivated behaviors would be hardest to explain using drive theory?
A. Harry goes to a fast food restaurant because he is hungry after not eating for several hours.
B. Luanne fills up her water bottle at the drinking fountain after she becomes thirsty.
C. Marian orders a pizza after seeing a commercial for Dominos, even though she has just eaten lunch.
D. Oliver eats a steak after feeling hungry and anemic.
Answer: C
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