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

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Drive-reduction theory posits that behavior is motivated by the desire to satisfy physiological needs or drives, such as hunger or thirst. Eating when you are not hungry goes against this theory as there is no physiological drive that needs to be satisfied. The other activities listed, including eating food that tastes good or going swimming on a hot day, can be explained by the desire to reduce physiological drives or meet a physiological need. Smoking pot to relax may also be seen as reducing stress or anxiety, which could be considered a physiological need for some individuals.

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