Question

When you feel cold, you engage in behavior to reduce this unpleasant feeling such as putting on your coat. this desire to reduce internal tension is a crucial aspect of _____ theories of motivation?

Answer 1

The desire to reduce or eliminate internal tension is a crucial aspect of drive theories of motivation. Drive reduction theory, as an another early motivational theory is based on the idea that we are driven by the basic needs which is food, shelter, clothes etc.