Drive-reduction approaches to motivation are
A. theories that suggest people try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity.
B. theories that suggest a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to satisfy that need.
C. theories that suggest motivation is a product of people's thoughts, expectations, and goals.
D. theories that suggest motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
Answer: B
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