The _____ assumes that humans are motivated to reduce tension, whereas the _____ assumes humans are sometimes motivated to increase tension.
A)drive-reduction theory; arousal theory
B)arousal theory; hierarchy of needs
C)drive-reduction theory; instinct theory
D)arousal theory; drive-reduction theory

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Reducing tensions (drives)to get back to a balanced internal state is the main idea behind the drive-reduction theory. Increasing tension, due to boredom, in an effort to achieve the optimal level of arousal, is a part of the arousal theory.

The _____ Assumes That Humans Are Motivated to Reduce Tension