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Mbalentle Futshane
on Nov 10, 2024
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Tyra's mouth is dry and she realizes that she hasn't had anything to drink all morning.The water level in her cells has dropped and she feels thirsty.She immediately stops what she is doing and heads for the nearest water fountain.Which of the following can be used to explain why she is motivated to get a drink of water?
A) drive-reduction theory
B) incentive theory
C) arousal theory
D) instincts
Drive-Reduction Theory
A theory in psychology that explains motivation as being driven by the desire to reduce internal tensions caused by unmet needs.
Water Fountain
A device designed to eject a stream or spray of water for drinking or decorative purposes.
- Outline the drive-reduction theory and examine its role in the encouragement of certain behaviors.
- Get to know the principle that physiological needs give rise to aroused states, influencing behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the drive-reduction theory and examine its role in the encouragement of certain behaviors.
- Get to know the principle that physiological needs give rise to aroused states, influencing behavior.