Luke needs about seven hours of sleep a night.During his spring break,however,he sleeps 10 hours just because he enjoys it so much.Luke's behavior is difficult to explain with which of the following motivation theories?
A) drive reduction
B) incentives
C) optimal arousal
D) the pleasure principle

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Drive reduction theory suggests that behavior is motivated by the need to reduce drives such as hunger or thirst. Since Luke is sleeping more than necessary, it does not align with the idea of reducing a physiological drive.

Luke Needs About Seven Hours of Sleep a Night