According to Hull, the motivation to avoid touching a hot iron is a(n)
A)primary drive.
B)acquired drive.
C)instinct.
D)reduced drive.

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According to Hull's drive theory, an acquired drive is a secondary drive, which is learned by association with a primary drive. In this case, the primary drive could be the drive to avoid pain or injury, while the acquired drive would be the association between touching a hot iron and experiencing pain or injury. Therefore, the motivation to avoid touching a hot iron is an acquired drive, not a primary drive, instinct, or reduced drive.

According to Hull, the Motivation to Avoid Touching a Hot