Jeffrey Gray's ideas on arousability include the notion that the _____ system activates approach behavior in response to the anticipation of reward.
A)behavioral activation
B)reward-seeking
C)sensation-seeking
D)emotion-eliciting

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Gray's theory of arousability suggests that there are two neural systems involved in approach behavior: the Behavioral Activation System (BAS) and the Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS). The BAS is responsible for activating approach behavior in response to the anticipation of reward, while the BIS is responsible for inhibiting behavior in response to punishment or potential threat. Therefore, the best choice to complete the sentence is A) behavioral activation.

Jeffrey Gray's Ideas on Arousability Include the Notion That the _____