The drive reduction hypothesis and the optimum-level theory have in common the problem
A) of accounting for the effects of negative reinforcement.
B) that many behaviours actually increase drive and arousal.
C) that no one knows what a drive is.
D) of measurement.
E) that no one knows what arousal is.

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The drive reduction hypothesis and the optimum-level theory both have the problem of measurement. The drive reduction hypothesis states that organisms are motivated to reduce their drives, while the optimum-level theory states that organisms are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal. However, both of these theories are difficult to test because it is difficult to measure drives and arousal.

The Drive Reduction Hypothesis and the Optimum-Level Theory Have in Common