Day After Day, Raymond's History Teacher Lectures About the Subject

Multiple Choice

Day after day, Raymond's history teacher lectures about the subject matter in a dry, unengaging manner and expects students simply to sit quietly and take notes. To make class a little more exciting for himself and the students sitting near him, Raymond often draws cartoon faces on the tips of his fingers and performs little finger-puppet shows at his desk. Raymond's behavior in class can probably best be explained as:

A) Satisfying his need for arousal
B) Enabling him to achieve self-actualization
C) Reflecting a high need for achievement
D) Reducing cognitive dissonance