The desire to avoid boredom is to ________ theory as the desire to drink when thirsty is to ________ theory.

A) arousal;drive-reduction
B) drive-reduction;arousal
C) arousal;incentive
D) incentive;humanistic

Arousal Theory

A theory in psychology that suggests people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, neither too high nor too low.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory in psychology that explains motivation as being based on the goal of eliminating uncomfortable states.

Boredom

A state of mind characterized by a perceived lack of interest in one's surroundings, leading to feelings of frustration or disengagement.