Josh starts smoking to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the ____ theory of motivation. Eventually, however, Josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now he needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh's behavior is now best explained by ____ theory.?

a. ?incentive; drive reduction
b. ?drive reduction; arousal
c. ?arousal; drive reduction
d. ?drive reduction; incentive


ANSWER:
a

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