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The smell of chocolate chip cookies draws you into the kitchen to eat some. which theory best explains your motivation?

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I believe the answer is Incentive theory
Incentive theory conveys that every actions and behavior displayed by individuals is based on that individuals' desire/needs.
In the example above, your action to move toward the kitchen is based on the desire that you have to obtain delicious cookies.
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