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Jackson had a huge breakfast this morning and is still feeling stuffed when he arrives at work. However, one of his colleagues has brought some delicious-looking donuts to the morning staff meeting and Jackson just can't resist. Although he feels full, he eats donuts. His behavior is inconsistent with:

Correct answer: B. drive theories of motivation

  • A. incentive theories of motivation
  • B. drive theories of motivation
  • C. evolutionary theories of motivation
  • D. the Cannon-Bard theory of motivation

Explanation

Drive theories explain eating as a response to an internal physiological state such as hunger, but Jackson is already full. His eating is instead prompted by the external incentive value of the attractive donuts.

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