Brandon participates in several "extreme" sports,such as bodyboarding,hang gliding,and rock climbing.While his friends say he is a sensation-seeker,________ theory might explain Brandon's participation in "extreme" sports as a way to conquer his own emotions and actions.

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Arousal theory suggests that people seek to maintain an optimal level of arousal or excitement, and that they may engage in activities that provide stimulation and increase their arousal level. Brandon may be participating in extreme sports as a way to regulate his own level of arousal and experience the thrill of conquering his own emotions and actions.

Brandon Participates in Several "Extreme" Sports,such as Bodyboarding,hang Gliding,and Rock