Stephanie is about to skydive for the first time and she is terrified.However,she does it anyways,screams for the first 20 seconds.What theory of motivation would have the most tough time explaining this behaviour?
A) hierarchy of needs
B) incentive
C) arousal
D) drive reduction

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The drive reduction theory suggests that our behavior is motivated by the need to reduce biological and physiological states of tension such as hunger or thirst. Stephanie does not have any physiological need such as hunger or thirst to motivate her to skydive, therefore the drive reduction theory would have a tough time explaining her behavior.

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