Primary drives are ________.
A) learned
B) unlearned
C) produced by external incentives
D) exceptions to the drive-reduction principle

Question

Primary drives are ________.
A) learned 
B) unlearned 
C) produced by external incentives
D) exceptions to the drive-reduction principle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary drives are the unlearned, biological needs such as hunger, thirst, and the need for oxygen, that lead to internal physiological arousal which motivates us to reduce the drive by seeking out the necessary stimuli. Drive-reduction theory developed by Clark Hull explains that when our biological needs are not met (i.e., when we experience a drive), we are driven to reduce the drive by engaging in motivated behaviors to fulfill our needs. Therefore, primary drives are an essential aspect of our survival as they enable us to satisfy our basic physiological needs.

Primary Drives Are ________