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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.1
According to the Drive Reduction Theory, why do we feel motivated to eat when hungry?
Because societal norms dictate three meals a day are necessary for health.
Because humans have a natural instinct to eat regardless of hunger levels.
Because eating provides instant gratification and pleasure.
Because hunger creates an uncomfortable state of tension that eating alleviates.
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