While Delivering Her Speech, Patricia Notices That Numerous Members of Her

question 12

Multiple Choice

While delivering her speech, Patricia notices that numerous members of her audience have an entirely frozen, unresponsive face. Some also have a slightly tilted head; a faint, frozen smile; and a hand holding up their chin. According to the text, what does this indicate about the audience?

• A) They are completely enthralled with Patricia's speech.
• B) They are being distracted by external noise.
• C) They are offended by or in complete disagreement with the content of Patricia's speech.
• D) They are trying to look like they are interested, while they are actually in a stupor of daydreaming.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to regulate its internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition despite external changes.

Drive-Reduction Theory

The idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need.

Maintain Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to stabilize health and functioning, despite external changes.

Instinct

A complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned.