Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of drive-reduction theory?
A) getting some food when you are hungr.
B) going to sleep when you are tired
C) getting something to drink when you are thirsty
D) going jogging when you are bore.
E) taking a cool shower when you are overheated

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Drive-reduction theory states that physiological needs create internal states of tension or arousal, which motivate individuals to reduce those states by satisfying the need. Going jogging when bored does not directly address a physiological need and is therefore not an example of drive-reduction theory.

Which of the Following Behaviors Is NOT an Example of Drive-Reduction