In psychological theory, drives are
A) motivations to attain pleasure
B) unpleasant arousal states
C) tendencies to want change
D) pleasant feelings of wanting

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Drives are conceptualized in psychology as unpleasant states of arousal that arise from a physiological or psychological need, motivating the individual to engage in behaviors that will reduce the arousal and return the organism to a more balanced state.

In Psychological Theory, Drives Are