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Of the four theories of motivation (the evolutionary, drive-reduction, optimal arousal, and sensation-seeking approaches) introduced in the textbook and course notes, which one do you think is the most important? And why do you think it is so? (In addressing this response, please mention the reasons why you might consider the other three motivations less important.)

          Of the four theories of motivation (the evolutionary, drive-reduction, optimal arousal, and sensation-seeking approaches) introduced in the textbook and course notes, which one do you think is the most important? And why do you think it is so? (In addressing this response, please mention the reasons why you might consider the other three motivations less important.)
        
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Of the four theories of motivation (the evolutionary, drive-reduction, optimal arousal, and sensation-seeking approaches) introduced in the textbook and course notes, which one do you think is the most important? And why do you think it is so? (In addressing this response, please mention the reasons why you might consider the other three motivations less important.)
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00:04 So arousal theory attempts to explain behaviors that do not reduce physiological needs.
00:34 Instead, they maintain, or tends to explain what maintains a stable level of physiological arousal...
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