Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of drive-reduction theory?
A) getting some food when you are hungry
B) going to sleep when you are tired
C) getting something to drink when you are thirsty
D) going jogging when you are bored

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Drive-reduction theory suggests that our behavior is motivated by the need to reduce physiological drives, such as hunger, thirst, and tiredness. Going jogging when bored does not fit into this theory, as boredom is not a physiological drive that needs to be reduced.

Which of the Following Behaviors Is NOT an Example of Drive-Reduction