You just stuffed yourself with a hot dog, a large tub of popcorn, and a box of Milk Duds while watching a movie.When you come out of the theater, you smell the cinnamon buns across the mall and decide to get one even though you are full.This can BEST be explained by the ________ theory.
A)drive-reduction
B)incentive
C)push-pull
D)instinct

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The incentive theory explains this behavior best, as it suggests that external stimuli (in this case, the smell of cinnamon buns) can motivate behaviors even if basic needs have been met. This theory emphasizes the role of external rewards and incentives in motivating behavior.

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