The Body's Automatic Tendency to Maintain a Constant and Optimal

question 72

Multiple Choice

The body's automatic tendency to maintain a constant and optimal internal environment is termed

• A) balanced equilibrium.
• B) physiological chance.
• C) homeostasis.
• D) static equilibrium.
• E) estivation.

Discuss reasons for psychological opposition to the use of lie detectors.

Identify factors that can intensify emotions besides the stimulus itself.

Understand the evidence of emotional reactions without deliberate rational thinking.

Understand the concept of the endowment effect in behavioral economics.

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