Question

sutton limits their exposure to news media when they feel overwhelmed by current events. which classic theory of motivation does suttons experience most clearly illustrate?
arousal theory
the james - lange theory
drive - reduction theory
hierarchy of needs

Explanation:

• Arousal theory posits that people seek an optimal level of arousal. When overwhelmed (high arousal from news), Sutton limits exposure (reducing arousal to optimal level).
• James - Lange theory is about emotions being a result of physiological responses (not relevant here).
• Drive - reduction theory focuses on reducing biological drives (like hunger), not arousal from external stimuli like news.
• Hierarchy of needs is about a pyramid of needs (physiological, safety, etc.), not related to regulating arousal from media.

Answer:

arousal theory