When the Original Instinct Theory Fell Out of Scientific Favor,many

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the original instinct theory fell out of scientific favor,many psychologists sought to explain motivation by turning to ____,which is based on the concept of homeostasis.

• A) arousal theory
• B) primary drive theory
• C) drive-reduction theory
• D) incentive theory

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