Shannon was so hungry that she found herself unable to concentrate on her studies. The only thing she could think of was food, which made it impossible to learn the material in her textbook. She decided to leave the library and eat dinner before returning to study again. Which of the following theories best describes Shannon's motivation to go eat dinner?
A)the arousal theory
B)the drive-reduction theory
C)the Lazarus theory
D)the James-Lange theory

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Shannon's motivation was fueled by her need for a balanced internal state (homeostasis). Hunger was the drive (tension)Shannon was experiencing. Until she was back to a balanced internal state, hunger was the focus of her thoughts and behaviors.

Shannon Was So Hungry That She Found Herself Unable to Concentrate