Whenever Elliot thinks about science, he also thinks about how much he likes science. Which one of the following statements best explains this situation?
A) Elliott's liking of science is an excellent example of Hull's theory that behavior strength = habit $\times$ drive.
B) In the brain, people's affective responses to topics may be closely connected to their knowledge about those topics.
C) Elliott's love of science suggests that he is a sensation seeker.
D) Elliott's strong interest in science reflects an interplay of hot cognition and self-conscious emotions.

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The statement suggests that there is a close connection between Elliot's affective response (liking) to science and his knowledge about science, which is consistent with the idea that affect and knowledge are closely connected in the brain. This suggests that Option B is the best choice. Option A is unrelated to the situation described, and Option C and D do not necessarily explain the connection between Elliot's liking and his thoughts about science.

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