Some Psychologists Believe That an Organism's Behavior Is Motivated by the Need

question 124

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively - a state called __________

• A) unbalance.
• B) acquiescence.
• C) propinquity.
• D) homeostasis.

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Definitions:

Ventral View

Relating to the front or anterior of any structure; viewing something from the front side.

Midbrain

A portion of the brainstem that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Olfactory Bulbs

Structures located at the base of the brain that process information about odors detected by cells in the nasal cavity.

Longitudinal Fissure

The deep groove that separates the two hemispheres of the brain.