According to drive theory, what occurs each time a behavior results in drive reduction?
A) Tension is increased.
B) Stability is reduced.
C) Homeostasis is restored.
D) Drives are increased.
E) Instincts are satisfied

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According to drive theory, when a behavior results in drive reduction, homeostasis is restored. Drive reduction theory suggests that individuals are motivated to engage in behaviors that reduce their drives (e.g., hunger, thirst), and once that drive is reduced, the individual's state returns to a state of equilibrium, or homeostasis.

According to Drive Theory, What Occurs Each Time a Behavior