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:

Shrinkage

The loss of inventory that can occur due to theft, damage, or error, representing a discrepancy between recorded stock and actual physical inventory.

Serial Wardrobers

Individuals who frequently buy new clothing items, only to wear them a few times before replacing them with newer purchases.

Consumerism

The societal trend in which the buying and consumption of goods and services is considered a social and economic necessity.

Survey Research

A research method involving the collection of information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions, used widely in social science, marketing, and public opinion research.