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Compare and contrast arousal theory and drive reduction theory.

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Compare and contrast arousal theory and drive reduction theory.

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Arousal theory suggests that people are motivated to achieve an optimal level of arousal in order to feel comfortable, while drive reduction theory suggests that people are motivated to reduce physiological needs such as hunger or thirst.

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