Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of drive-reduction theory?
A) getting some food when you are hungry
B) going to sleep when you are tired
C) getting something to drink when you are thirsty
D) going jogging when you are bored
E) taking a cool shower when you are overheated

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Drive-reduction theory suggests that our behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce physiological needs, such as hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Going jogging when you are bored does not fit this theory as boredom is not a physiological need.

Which of the Following Behaviors Is NOT an Example of Drive-Reduction