As a Result of Playing Tennis in the Summer Heat

question 32

Multiple Choice

As a result of playing tennis in the summer heat without proper hydration, you have become very dehydrated. You are now in hypernatremia, a condition where your blood sodium levels are too high. Your brain tells you to drink water and, as a result, your blood sodium and hydration levels go back to normal. This illustrates

• A) positive feedback.
• B) stimulus reinforcement.
• C) negative feedback.
• D) diagnostic regulation.
• E) both positive and negative feedback loops.

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Definitions:

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often manifested in acts of kindness or generosity without expectation of personal gain.

Reciprocity Norm

Social rule emphasizing the expectation to respond in kind to others' actions, fostering cooperation and fairness in human interactions.

Superordinate Goals

Objectives shared and valued by multiple groups, which can help to reduce conflict by aligning interests and encouraging cooperation.

Hutu Militia

Ethnic-based groups in Rwanda, notable for their leading role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi population.