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question 63

Multiple Choice

Whenever Elliott thinks about science, he also thinks about how much he likes science. Which one of the following statements best explains this situation?

• A) Elliott's liking of science is an excellent example of Hull's theory that behavior strength = habit \(\times\) drive.
• B) In the brain, people's affective responses to topics may be closely connected to their knowledge about those topics.
• C) Elliott's love of science suggests that he is a sensation seeker.
• D) Elliott's strong interest in science reflects an interplay of hot cognition and self-conscious emotions.

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