Luke needs about seven hours of sleep a night. During his spring break, however, he sleeps ten hours just because he enjoys it so much. This finding is a problem for which theory?

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Hull's theory, or drive-reduction theory, suggests that people are motivated to take actions to reduce internal tension caused by unmet needs. Since Luke sleeps more than necessary, it contradicts the idea that he is only motivated to sleep to reduce a sleep deficit.

Luke Needs About Seven Hours of Sleep a Night