The Arousal Theory of Motivation Would Be Most Helpful for Explaining

question 78

Multiple Choice

The arousal theory of motivation would be most helpful for explaining why

• A) recreational skydivers jump out of airplanes.
• B) hungry fishermen venture across dangerous ocean waters.
• C) starving prisoners are preoccupied with thoughts of food.
• D) sexually active teens learn to practice effective birth control.

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