The Fact That Organisms Often Engage in Behaviours That Increase

question 43

Multiple Choice

The fact that organisms often engage in behaviours that increase rather than reduce tension contradicts

• A) achievement theory.
• B) arousal theory.
• C) drive-reduction theory.
• D) expectancy theory.

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