Primary drives are caused by ________.
A) exceptions to the drive-reduction principle
B) learned behaviors
C) needs within the body
D) needs outside the body

Question

Primary drives are caused by ________.
A) exceptions to the drive-reduction principle
B) learned behaviors 
C) needs within the body 
D) needs outside the body

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary drives are caused by needs within the body, such as hunger, thirst, and sleep. These needs must be satisfied to maintain homeostasis, or a state of balance and stability in the body. Drive reduction theory suggests that primary drives motivate behavior that reduces a physiological need or tension.

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