The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effect of:
Correct answer: B. boredom
- A. sexual disorders
- B. boredom
- C. hunger
- D. refractory periods
Explanation
Arousal theory proposes that people seek an optimal level of stimulation, so boredom is aversive because arousal is too low. Hunger is better explained by physiological drive-reduction theory, not primarily by arousal theory.
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