A monkey spends hours trying to open a complicated lock even though there is no reward for doing so. The monkey's behavior is best explained by _____ theory.
A) drive
B) instinct
C) arousal
D) incentive

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The monkey's behavior is best explained by arousal theory, which suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, and may engage in activities that increase arousal even without external rewards.

A Monkey Spends Hours Trying to Open a Complicated Lock