Daniel,age 5,saw a clock on the shelf and took it apart to see what made it tick.Which theory best explains this behaviour?
A)cognitive
B)drive-reduction
C)instinct
D)behavioural

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Cognitive theory suggests that people are curious to explore their environment and gain knowledge through exploration and manipulation of objects. In this scenario, Daniel's behavior of taking apart the clock is driven by his curiosity to explore and understand how things work.

Daniel,age 5,saw a Clock on the Shelf and Took It