Which Theory Would Be Most Likely to Predict That Rats

question 394

Multiple Choice

Which theory would be most likely to predict that rats are motivated to explore precisely those areas of an experimental maze where they receive mild electric shocks?

• A) arousal theory
• B) hierarchy of needs theory
• C) two-factor theory
• D) drive-reduction theory

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