The derive reduction theory of Motivation is given by:

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The Drive Reduction Theory of Motivation was primarily developed by Clark Hull in the 1940s. Hull's theory is rooted in the concept of homeostasis, which is the body's natural tendency to maintain a state of internal balance or equilibrium. According to Hull, when there is a deviation from this optimal state (e.g., hunger, thirst), a physiological need arises. This need then creates an internal state of arousal or tension, which Hull termed a "drive." The drive motivates the individual to engage in behaviors that will reduce this unpleasant tension and restore homeostasis. For example, if a person is thirsty, the need for water creates a thirst drive, prompting them to seek and drink water. The act of drinking water reduces the drive, and this drive reduction acts as a reinforcement for the behavior, making it more likely to occur again in the future when the drive recurs. Hull's theory emphasized the importance of reinforcement in learning and motivation, suggesting that behaviors that successfully reduce drives are strengthened.

The incorrect option is 2: Freud. Sigmund Freud is known for his psychoanalytic theory, which emphasizes unconscious drives, desires, and conflicts in shaping behavior. While he discussed drives, his focus was not on the physiological drive reduction as proposed by Hull.

The incorrect option is 3: Maslow. Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs, a theory that suggests people are motivated to fulfill a series of needs, starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization. His approach is more focused on humanistic psychology and the progression through different levels of needs, rather than a direct drive-reduction mechanism for all motivation.

The incorrect option is 4: Kapson. "Kapson" is not a widely recognized figure in the established theories of motivation in psychology, particularly regarding the drive-reduction theory.