Which of the following behaviors could be explained by incentive theory and not by pleasure/reward center theory?
A) drinking when thirsty
B) studying hard for a subject you dislike
C) buying clothes for work in a cold environment
D) eating when full

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Incentive theory explains behavior as motivated by an external reward. Studying hard for a disliked subject is motivated by the external reward of good grades or future benefits, rather than by internal pleasure or satisfaction, which would be explained by the pleasure/reward center theory.

Which of the Following Behaviors Could Be Explained by Incentive