_____ theories of motivation claim that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.
A) Drive
B) Incentive
C) Humanistic
D) Instinct

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Drive theories of motivation, such as Clark Hull's Drive Reduction Theory, propose that behavior is driven by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by biological needs such as hunger, thirst, or sleep deprivation. When these needs are unmet, a drive is created that motivates behavior aimed at reducing the drive and meeting the need.

_____ Theories of Motivation Claim That Behavior Is Motivated by the Desire