Alexis is walking to class on an extremely hot day.She starts to perspire so heavily that she begins fanning herself with her notebook.Which theory most clearly explains her behavior by emphasizing the importance of homeostasis in motivation?
A) evolutionary theory
B) drive-reduction theory
C) arousal theory
D) hierarchy of needs theory

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Drive-reduction theory states that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need. In this case, Alexis's body is in need of cooling down to maintain homeostasis, which creates a drive or tension state. Fanning herself with her notebook is a behavior that helps reduce the drive by satisfying the need for cooling down.

Alexis Is Walking to Class on an Extremely Hot Day