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

question 572

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

New Memories

The formation of new associative connections in the brain, allowing for the storage and recall of new experiences or information.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with motivation, pleasure, and addiction.

Reward Center

Areas in the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, which are involved in the reinforcement of behaviors by producing feelings of pleasure.

Sensory Control

The regulation or management of sensory input to alter perception, behavior, or physiological responses.