Mohini and her boyfriend are arguing a lot. She finds that when she becomes angry at him, it helps to relieve her anger if she goes out running. According to Hull, Mohini's increased likelihood of running when she is angry will be due to a(n):
A) incentive
B) drive
C) habit
D) b and c

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Hull's drive theory suggests that physiological needs (drives) motivate behavior. When a drive is aroused, it creates a state of tension that motivates the individual to engage in behaviors that will reduce the tension. In this case, Mohini's anger is a drive that motivates her to run, which helps to reduce her tension. Additionally, Hull's habit theory suggests that behaviors that are repeatedly reinforced become habits. In this case, Mohini's running behavior is reinforced by the reduction of her anger, which makes it more likely that she will continue to run when she is angry in the future.

Mohini and Her Boyfriend Are Arguing a Lot