That you seek an alternative activity when you are bored by a present one and seek rest when you are tired would be best predicted by psychologists who subscribe to __________ theory.
A) drive reduction
B) need
C) incentive
D) optimum-level
E) perseverance

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Optimum-level theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain an optimal level of arousal by engaging in different activities to increase or decrease their arousal levels as needed, such as seeking alternative activities when bored (to increase arousal) or seeking rest when tired (to decrease arousal).

That You Seek an Alternative Activity When You Are Bored