One limitation of the drive reduction theory is the inability to explain people's motivation to ___________________.

Question

A. increase arousal and disrupt homeostasis

B. drink when they are thirsty

C. maintain a balance in their lives

D. restore homeostasis

Answer 1

The answer is A. One limitation of the drive reduction theory is the inability to explain people's motivation to increase arousal and disrupt homeostasis. The Drive Reduction Theory fails to explain situations in which people seek activities that cause pleasure but disrupt homeostasis, such as camping, extreme sports, roller coasters, racing, and so forth. People participate in the aforementioned activities and yet have no biological or psychological drive to do so. In these circumstances, people leave the idea of comfort behind and participate in activities that disrupt their general well being in exchange for higher levels of arousal.