An Important Social Trend Is the Continued Concern for Health

question 38

Multiple Choice

An important social trend is the continued concern for health and well-being in the United States.This is most likely evidenced by

• A)the increased sales of Cigar Aficionado magazine.
• B)the introduction of Lay's Kettle Cooked potato chips,which have 40 percent less fat than regular potato chips.
• C)the opening of more Starbucks coffee boutiques in supermarkets.
• D)the upsizing of menu items at fast-food restaurants.
• E)the introduction of tablet devices such as the iPad.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Thermometer

An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.

Thermostat

a device used to regulate the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired set-point.

Drive-Reduction Theory

Approach to motivation that assumes behavior arises from physiological needs that cause internal drives to push the organism to satisfy the need and reduce tension and arousal.