________ is a theory in which a physiological need creates an aroused state that motivates us to satisfy a need.
A) Drive-reduction theory
B) Instinct theory
C) Evolutionary theory
D) Arousal theory

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The drive-reduction theory posits that physiological needs (such as hunger, thirst, or sleep) create a state of tension or arousal in the body, which motivates organisms to seek out behaviors that will reduce the drive or satisfy the need. This theory suggests that motivation arises from the interplay between internal physiological states and environmental stimuli that can help satisfy those states.

________ Is a Theory in Which a Physiological Need Creates