Victims of a Famine Will Often Eat Unappetizing and Nutritionally

question 75

Multiple Choice

Victims of a famine will often eat unappetizing and nutritionally poor foods simply to relieve their constant hunger.Their behavior is best explained in terms of

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

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