Which theory states that we experience tension when we are deprived of things like food, so we are motivated to do something to reduce that tension and return the body to a balanced state?

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The theory described in the question is the drive reduction theory, which posits that we experience a physiological need, such as hunger, which produces a drive (tension) to satisfy that need. The goal of behavior then is to reduce (or eliminate) that drive by fulfilling the need, which returns the body to its balanced (homeostatic) state.

Which Theory States That We Experience Tension When We Are