Henry hasn't eaten for four days and is very hungry. A friend offers to take him to lunch or to a new superhero movie that she knows Henry wants to see. The drive-reduction theory of motivation would predict that Henry __________.
A) is equally likely to select either option
B) will select the lunch
C) will select the movie
D) will not select either option

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According to drive-reduction theory, the primary motivator for behavior is the reduction of physiological needs such as hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Since Henry is very hungry, the theory suggests that he will be more motivated to select the option that satisfies his physiological need, which is lunch in this case. Therefore, Henry is likely to select the lunch.

Henry Hasn't Eaten for Four Days and Is Very Hungry