Which theory suggests that people seek particular levels of activation for their body and nervous system with the right mix of activities preventing both boredom and overstimulation?

a. arousal theory.
b. activation-synthesis hypothesis.
c. equilibration hypothesis.
d. biorhythm theory.


A

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