A Central Concept of Cybernetics, the Science of Self-Regulating Systems

question 19

Multiple Choice

A central concept of cybernetics, the science of self-regulating systems, is

• A) Maintenance
• B) Feedback
• C) Input
• D) Steady state

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Definitions:

Companionate

Describes relationships or feelings characterized by deep affection and friendship rather than passionate love.

Supportive Grandparents

Older adults who provide emotional, informational, and sometimes financial support to their grandchildren.

Authority Figures

Persons or entities that hold power or control within various structures, including families, schools, workplaces, and governments, often respected or obeyed by others.

Living-with Grandparents

Describes a family living arrangement in which children reside with one or more of their grandparents, often in a multigenerational household.