Jami has traced his restless feelings to the dull,repetitious,unexciting lifestyle he has been leading.He plans to bring some fun into his life by doing at least one highly physical activity each week.The source of Jami's motivation is most likely
A) drive reduction.
B) opponent processes.
C) need for affiliation.
D) optimum arousal.

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Jami's desire to bring some fun into his life through physical activities suggests that he is seeking optimum arousal. This concept proposes that individuals are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal or stimulation, and seek to increase or decrease it based on their current level. Jami is likely feeling understimulated and seeks to increase arousal through engaging in physical activities that are exciting and challenging.

Jami Has Traced His Restless Feelings to the Dull,repetitious,unexciting Lifestyle