Jose Has a Set of Godparents Who, in Many Ways

question 48

Short Answer

Jose has a set of godparents who, in many ways, serve as an additional set of parents to him. He loves them dearly, and respects them as he does his own mother and father. These godparents may be called ________.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Drive-reduction Approach

A theory in psychology that posits motivation arises from the need to reduce drives from physiological states of tension, such as hunger or thirst.

Motivation Approach

The study or practice of understanding the processes that activate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.

Survival Value

The degree to which something (behavior, trait, or mechanism) enhances the chances of survival and reproduction in a given environment.