Answer to Question #196314 in Psychology for Oarabile

Question

Theories that explain motivation as the maintenance of homeostasis are referred to as...

1. Optimal arousal theories

2. Cognitive theories

3. Drive-reduction theories

4. Instinctive theories

Answer 1

3. Drive-reduction theories

The drive reduction theory of motivation became prevalent during the 1940s and 1950s as an approach to illuminate human behavior, learning, and motivation. As stated by the theory, the reduction of drives is the key force behind motivation.