Biological needs arising within our bodies create unpleasant states of arousal which are reduced only when we engage in certain activities, according to
A) action theory.
B) reflex theory.
C) drive-reduction theory.
D) instinct theory.

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The statement describes the basic principles of drive-reduction theory, which proposes that biological needs create a state of arousal or tension (the drive) that motivates individuals to engage in behaviors that will reduce that drive and return the body to a state of homeostasis.

Biological Needs Arising Within Our Bodies Create Unpleasant States of Arousal