The motivation to engage in sexual activity is typically accompanied by a desire to increase, rather than decrease, sexual arousal. Which theory of motivation would have the greatest difficulty explaining this desire?
A) Drive theory
B) Incentive theory
C) Cognitive theory
D) Arousal theory

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Drive theory posits that motivation is driven by a physiological need or internal drive (such as hunger or thirst) to reach homeostasis or reduce tension. This theory would have difficulty explaining why individuals seek to increase their sexual arousal, as achieving homeostasis would involve decreasing arousal rather than increasing it.

The Motivation to Engage in Sexual Activity Is Typically Accompanied