According to drive-reduction theory, when you experience a particular drive state, you will be more and more likely to engage in actions that
A) are undriven.
B) reduce that drive.
C) are energized by another, unrelated drive.
D) increase that drive.

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Drive-reduction theory suggests that when we experience a particular drive state (such as hunger), we are motivated to engage in actions that will reduce that drive (such as eating). Therefore, the correct choice is B, as reducing the drive is the main goal of drive-reduction theory.

According to Drive-Reduction Theory, When You Experience a Particular Drive