Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?
A) eating food that tastes bad
B) going swimming on a hot day
C) eating when you are not hungry
D) smoking pot to relax
E) putting on a sweater when you are cold

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Drive-reduction theory posits that people are motivated to take actions that reduce internal drives, such as hunger or discomfort. Eating when not hungry does not reduce any internal drive, making it inconsistent with the theory.

Which of the Following Activities Is Inconsistent with Drive-Reduction Theory