Why Do Drive-Reduction Approaches Fail to Offer a Complete Account

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do drive-reduction approaches fail to offer a complete account of human motivation?

• A)Homeostasis does not accurately describe the mechanism by which primary drives operate.
• B)Drive-reduction approaches offer much better explanations of behaviors motivated by secondary drives than of behaviors motivated by primary drives.
• C)People are sometimes motivated to increase rather than decrease their level of stimulation.
• D)Drive-reduction approaches are vague about what,or even how many,primary drives exist.

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Definitions:

Surplus Funds

Additional money or assets available after all expenses have been accounted for, often used for investment or saving.

Scheduled To Be Paid

Refers to payments that are planned and outlined to be made on specific dates as per a payment agreement or schedule.

Invested

The process of distributing funds with the aim of earning returns or profits.

Payment Stream

A series of payments made over time, such as monthly mortgage or loan payments, or regular investment contributions.