Whenever Elliot Thinks About Science, He Also Thinks About How $\times$

Multiple Choice

Whenever Elliot thinks about science, he also thinks about how much he likes science. Which one of the following statements best explains this situation?

A) Elliott's liking of science is an excellent example of Hull's theory that behavior strength = habit $\times$ drive.
B) In the brain, people's affective responses to topics may be closely connected to their knowledge about those topics.
C) Elliott's love of science suggests that he is a sensation seeker.
D) Elliott's strong interest in science reflects an interplay of hot cognition and self-conscious emotions.