A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst. This psychologist's approach most closely matches ______ theory

a) incentive
b) homeostatic
c) instinct
d) drive-reduction


ANS: D, Drive-reduction theory says that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.

Psychology

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