The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:
A)a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
B)if levels of stimulation and activity are too low,people will try to increase them by seeking stimulation.
C)motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
D)motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goals.

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The arousal approach suggests that people seek to maintain an optimal level of arousal or stimulation. If levels of stimulation and activity are too low, people will feel bored or uninterested, and will try to increase them by seeking out stimulating activities. This approach emphasizes the importance of individual differences in optimal levels of arousal and the role of environmental stimuli in motivating behavior.

The Arousal Approach to Motivation Suggests That