Question #37255

Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the______-theory of motivation. Eventually, however, josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now the needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by______theory.


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Answer: Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the incentive; drive reduction-theory of motivation. Eventually, however, josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now the needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by incentive; drive reductiontheory.

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