Ross has been outside for the past four hours mowing the lawn and doing yard work on a 90 degree day.He comes inside and immediately begins downing glasses of water.After he's had 3 or 4 glasses,he stops drinking so quickly and calms down a bit.Ross's motivation to drink water is best explained by Clark Hull's ____________ theory.
A) extrinsic satisfaction
B) hedonic principle
C) drive-reduction
D) altruistic drive

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Ross's motivation to drink water can be best explained by the drive-reduction theory, which suggests that physiological needs create a state of tension or drive that motivates an individual to engage in behaviors that will reduce the tension or drive. In this case, Ross's prolonged physical activity in high temperatures likely caused him to experience dehydration and thirst, creating a physiological need for water. The drinking of water then helped to reduce that state of tension or drive.

Ross Has Been Outside for the Past Four Hours Mowing