One problem with the idea of motivation as drive reduction is that
A) because some motivated behaviors do not seem to be based on physiological needs, they cannot be explained in terms of drive reduction.
B) it fails to explain any human motivation.
C) it cannot account for homeostasis.
D) it does not explain the hunger drive.
Answer: A) because some motivated behaviors do not seem to be based on physiological needs, they cannot be explained in terms of drive reduction.
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