Which one of the following situations best illustrates the role of drive reduction in behavior?
A) After not having had time for either breakfast or lunch, Adam eats three hamburgers and a plateful of french fries for dinner.
B) Bernice is intrigued by her psychology course because it helps her understand why she and her friends do some of the things they do when they interact.
C) Connor works out at the gym each day; his goal is to win the title of "Mr. Fitness."
D) Debbie brings her knitting with her on a long bus trip so she'll have something to do to pass the time.

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Drive reduction theory suggests that people are motivated to reduce physiological needs such as hunger or thirst. In this situation, Adam is eating a large amount of food likely because he was hungry after not having eaten all day.

Which One of the Following Situations Best Illustrates the Role