When you feel cold,you engage in behavior to reduce this unpleasant feeling,for example,by putting on your coat.This desire to reduce internal tension is a crucial aspect of ________ theory.
A) drive-reduction
B) arousal
C) instinct
D) incentive

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Drive-reduction theory proposes that our behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs (drives). In the given scenario, feeling cold creates a drive to maintain a comfortable body temperature, and putting on a coat reduces that drive by fulfilling the need for warmth. Therefore, the desire to reduce internal tension fits with the principles of drive-reduction theory.

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