Which of the Following Is Explained by the Drive-Reduction Theory

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is explained by the drive-reduction theory of motivation?

• A) Jafar decides to stay in the pool even after he has cooled down.
• B) Even though he is not thirsty, Joshua decides to drink another delicious cup of lemonade.
• C) Jeffrey stops running in the marathon once of all his vital signs are working overtime.
• D) Sally decides to stay under the blanket once she is all warmed up.

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Definitions:

Cone of Depression

A reduction in the water table around a well after water has been pumped out, creating a conical shape.

Overpumping

The extraction of groundwater at a rate faster than it can be replenished, leading to a depletion of water resources.

Polluted Well

A well where water is contaminated with harmful chemicals, biological agents, or other pollutants, making it unsafe for consumption.

Groundwater Contaminates

Substances that pollute or degrade the quality of groundwater, including chemicals, waste products, or pathogens.