Joe finds he needs a certain amount of stimulation in his life. Too much stimulation causes him to become overstressed, while too little leaves him bored and unmotivated. Which of the following theories best explains Joe's situation

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Arousal theory suggests that organisms have an optimal level of arousal that they seek to maintain, which varies from individual to individual. Joe's need for a certain amount of stimulation and being overstressed with too much and bored with too little aligns with the concepts of arousal theory.

Joe Finds He Needs a Certain Amount of Stimulation in His