AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called ____
A
intrinsic motivation
B
equilibrium
C
homeostasis
D
drive reduction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tendency to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment is called homeostasis. The body maintains homeostasis for many factors in addition to temperature. For instance, the concentration of various ions in your blood must be kept steady, along with pH and the concentration of glucose.

Detailed explanation-2: -In biology, homeostasis (British also homoeostasis) (/hɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/) is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homeostasis is any self-regulating process by which an organism tends to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are best for its survival.

Detailed explanation-4: -Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment. Homeostasis is a term coined to describe the physical and chemical parameters that an organism must maintain to allow proper functioning of its component cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

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