When you feel cold, you engage in behavior to reduce this unpleasant feeling such as putting on your coat. This desire to reduce internal tension is a crucial aspect of _____ theories of motivation.
A)drive
B)arousal
C)instinct
D)incentive

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Drive theories of motivation suggest that the body is driven to satisfy physiological needs, such as hunger or cold temperatures. When these needs are not met, a drive or internal tension is created, motivating individuals to engage in behaviors to reduce the drive and return to homeostasis. In the given scenario, feeling cold creates a drive to reduce the internal tension, motivating the behavior of putting on a coat to reduce the drive.

When You Feel Cold, You Engage in Behavior to Reduce