Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Drive Theories

question 309

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of drive theories of motivation?

• A) People often engage in behaviors that serve to increase tension and physiological arousal.
• B) There is no evidence that humans engage in behaviors to maintain homeostasis.
• C) Homeostasis has been disproved.
• D) Drive theories cannot explain behaviors that have biological components, such as hunger and thirst.

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