Most psychologists don't agree with the drive reduction hypothesis because
A) drives are difficult to measure objectively.
B) many behaviours actually increase drive rather than decrease it.
C) many of the experiences that we find reinforcing increase our levels of arousal.
D) none of the above
E) all of the above

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The drive reduction hypothesis, which suggests that the primary motivation for behaviors is to reduce internal drives, is criticized for several reasons. Psychologists argue that drives are difficult to measure objectively (A), many behaviors seem to increase rather than decrease drive (B), and many reinforcing experiences actually increase levels of arousal rather than decrease them (C), making all the provided options valid criticisms of the drive reduction hypothesis.

Most Psychologists Don't Agree with the Drive Reduction Hypothesis Because