Jessi,a College Freshman,is Engaged in the Following Activities

question 112

Multiple Choice

Jessi,a college freshman,is engaged in the following activities.Which activity cannot be explained by the drive reduction theory of motivation?

• A) drinking juice with breakfast
• B) working at a local restaurant to earn some extra money
• C) eating a hamburger for dinner
• D) reading a book to satisfy her curiosity about how diamonds are formed

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