Final answer:
The correct answer is arousal theory of motivation. Arousal theory suggests a connection between internal physiological states and outward behavior.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is A. arousal theory of motivation. Arousal theory suggests a connection between internal physiological states and outward behavior. It posits that deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that result in psychological drive states, which direct behavior to meet the need and bring the system back to homeostasis.