An Organism That Alters Its Behavior to Manage the Gain

question 32

Multiple Choice

An organism that alters its behavior to manage the gain of heat from or loss of heat to the environment is termed a(an) :

• A)Homotherm
• B)Endotherm
• C)Positherm
• D)Ectotherm
• E)Thermophile

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Milgram's Obedience Study

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Disobey

The act of not following a command, rule, or request.

Epileptic Seizure

A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, leading to various symptoms such as convulsions and loss of consciousness.