Marcello has been playing racquetball for the past two hours, and got so engrossed in the game that he did not realize how sweaty he has become. He now sits down with a large bottle of water and downs it in just a few seconds before refilling it and drinking more. According to the drive-reduction theory of motivation, Marcello is attempting to satisfy a ________ drive.

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According to the drive-reduction theory, a primary drive is a biological need, such as thirst, that motivates behavior to restore homeostasis. Marcello is satisfying his primary drive for hydration.

Marcello Has Been Playing Racquetball for the Past Two Hours