Human Motivated Behavior Is Unlike the Homeostatic Action of a Home

question 115

Multiple Choice

Human motivated behavior is unlike the homeostatic action of a home thermostat control in that

• A) only the thermostat works to maintain an optimal level.
• B) only people act to raise levels that fall below homeostatic balance.
• C) only thermostats act to raise levels that fall below homeostatic balance.
• D) people anticipate future needs, as well as maintain current homeostasis.

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