Drive Reduction Theory Suggests That You Are Motivated Mostly by a Need

question 179

Multiple Choice

Drive reduction theory suggests that you are motivated mostly by a need to:

• A) obtain an optimal level of arousal.
• B) fulfill basic instincts.
• C) maintain homeostasis.
• D) achieve regulatory fit.

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Definitions:

Conus Medullaris

The tapered end of the spinal cord, located around the first lumbar vertebra, where spinal nerves converge.

Ulnar Nerve

A nerve running along the ulna bone of the arm into the hand, responsible for sensations in the forearm and parts of the hand.

Intrinsic Hand Muscles

The muscles located within the hand responsible for fine motor movements, including finger flexion and extension.

Flexor Muscles

Muscles that decrease the angle between two bones at a joint, typically described in the limbs.