During his most recent lecture,Professor Johnson noted that,"People have a sociability motive because interacting with others affords more opportunities to find a potential mate." This statement best illustrates the ________ theory of motivation.
A) drive-reduction
B) incentive
C) evolutionary
D) arousal

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The statement made by Professor Johnson best illustrates the evolutionary theory of motivation, which suggests that certain behaviors and motives have evolved over time because they contributed to the survival and reproductive success of our ancestors. In this case, the sociability motive is a product of the evolutionary advantage of finding potential mates and reproducing. The other theories listed (drive-reduction, incentive, arousal) do not directly address the evolutionary origins of motivation.

During His Most Recent Lecture,Professor Johnson Noted That,"People Have a Sociability