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) going rock climbing for recreation
D) smoking pot to relax

Question

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) going rock climbing for recreation 
D) smoking pot to relax

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Drive-reduction theory suggests that our behaviors are driven by our desire to reduce our physiological needs or drives, such as hunger, thirst, and sleep. Eating food that tastes bad (A) reduces hunger and satisfies a physiological need, going swimming on a hot day (B) reduces the physiological need for cooling down and staying hydrated, and smoking pot to relax (D) reduces the physiological need for stress relief. However, going rock climbing for recreation (C) is not consistent with drive-reduction theory as it does not satisfy a physiological need or drive.

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