The Process by Which the Body Maintains a Balance or Equilibrium

question 75

Multiple Choice

The process by which the body maintains a balance or equilibrium in its internal environment is called __________.

• A) neoteny
• B) autoregulation
• C) homeostasis
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavior psychology, a stimulus or event that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation, often studied in psychology to understand behavior.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to a consequence that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.