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 nearby, 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. Reducing cognitive dissonance
c. Reflecting a high need for self-worth
d. Satisfying his need for self-determination

a. Satisfying his need for arousal                                

Explanation:

Arousal: In psychology, the term "arousal" is described as a state in which an individual is physiologically attentive, alert, and awake and is primarily controlled or regulated by "reticular activating system" of his or her brain. Needs for arousal is often referred to as an individual's need for utilizing a motivational technique in order to achieve or gain something.

In the question above, Raymond’s behavior in class can probably best be explained as satisfying his need for arousal.

nigger, that word was originated for white folks   to keep black people under

and when black people use it, they know that's just how they greet each other

and when white folks use it, they know there's a double meaning under

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.