Tyra's mouth is dry and she realizes that she hasn't had anything to drink all morning.The water level in her cells has dropped and she feels thirsty.She immediately stops what she is doing and heads for the nearest water fountain.Which of the following can be used to explain why she is motivated to get a drink of water?
A) drive-reduction theory
B) incentive theory
C) arousal theory
D) instincts

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The drive-reduction theory proposes that physiological needs create an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need and reduce the tension. Tyra's dry mouth and lowered water level in her cells create a physiological need, which motivates her to seek out water to reduce the drive/tension.

Tyra's Mouth Is Dry and She Realizes That She Hasn't