The Desire to Avoid Boredom Is to _____ Theory as the Desire

question 186

Multiple Choice

The desire to avoid boredom is to _____ theory as the desire to drink when thirsty is to _____ theory.

• A)arousal; drive
• B)drive; arousal
• C)humanistic; incentive
• D)incentive; humanistic

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A behavioral theory positing that behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves creating associations between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral one, leading to a learned response.

Operant Conditioning

The process of forming associations between learning and behavior by controlling its consequences.

External Attributions

The process of explaining an individual's behavior by ascribing it to causes outside the individual, such as environmental or situational factors.