"Oh, man, that was awesome! Let's do it again!" Marcela said as she climbed out of the front roller-coaster seat. Which category of motivational theories would best explain Marcela's behavior?

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Arousal theories explain motivation as the pursuit of optimal levels of arousal. Marcela's desire to ride the roller-coaster again suggests she is seeking the thrill or excitement that comes with high arousal levels, which is characteristic of arousal theories of motivation.

"Oh, Man, That Was Awesome! Let's Do It Again!" Marcela