Sanjay is very hungry. After class, he leaves the building and sees the signs of various fast food restaurants on the highway near the college. After seeing the signs, he gets in his car to go to a restaurant to satisfy his hunger. According to Dollard and Miller, the satisfaction of one's hunger would be considered a(n)
A)reward.
B)cue.
C)habit.
D)drive.

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According to Dollard and Miller's behaviorist theory, the satisfaction of a need, such as hunger, is considered a reward. This is because it reinforces the behavior that led to the satisfaction of the need, encouraging the individual to repeat the behavior in the future.

Sanjay Is Very Hungry