Suppose a rat has been deprived of food or water. According to a tension reduction explanation of motivated behavior, when placed in a novel environment with food and water, the rat should eat and drink at its first opportunity. When actually placed in such an environment, research described in the chapter suggests that the rat will

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Rats, when placed in a novel environment, tend to explore their surroundings before engaging in other activities such as eating or drinking. This behavior is driven by the instinct to assess the safety and features of the new environment before fulfilling other needs.

Suppose a Rat Has Been Deprived of Food or Water