The Body's Tendency to Maintain an Internal State of Physiological

question 145

Multiple Choice

The body's tendency to maintain an internal state of physiological balance is referred to as _______________.

• A)internal consistency
• B)equilibrium
• C)stasis
• D)homeostasis

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Definitions:

Bandura

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Observational Learning

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