According to Hull,a drive:
A) creates homeostasis to achieve equilibrium
B) can be replaced by a habit through reinforcement
C) increases proportionally to the amount of deprivation
D) operates according to a negative feedback model

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According to Hull's drive reduction theory, the strength of a drive (e.g. hunger or thirst) is proportional to the degree of deprivation. Therefore, as the deprivation increases, so does the strength of the drive. Option A is incorrect because Hull's theory does not mention the concept of homeostasis. Option B is incorrect because habits are not related to drives, and they are acquired through a process of reinforcement. Option D is incorrect because Hull's theory does not involve negative feedback.

According to Hull,a Drive