AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

HUNGER MOTIVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The tendency for one’s body to return to a balanced state is called:
A
satisfaction
B
deprivation
C
homeostasis
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homeostasis is the tendency to resist change in order to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment. Homeostasis typically involves negative feedback loops that counteract changes of various properties from their target values, known as set points.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homeostasis, then, is the tendency of a system to maintain an internal stability as the result of the coordinated response of its parts to any situation or stimulus that disturbs normal conditions or function.

Detailed explanation-3: -A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.

Detailed explanation-4: -The state of balance within all physical systems needed for a body to function properly and survive is homeostasis. In a state of homeostasis, body levels are constantly adjusting in response to changes outside and inside the body. Some of the systems that constantly adjust to stay at normal levels are: blood sugar.

Detailed explanation-5: -Homeostatic imbalance is a fluctuation in the ability to maintain equilibrium and a constant environment within the body. For example, if a person is having a homeostatic imbalance they may not sweat properly. This would cause them to overheat which can lead to hyperthermia and heatstroke.

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