The Theory Stating That Behaviors Are Motivated by an Organism's

question 185

Multiple Choice

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst, and return the body to a state of balance, is called ________ theory.

• A) drive-reduction
• B) homeostatic
• C) needs
• D) disequilibrium

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound cell organelle that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that have the unique ability to contract and relax without conscious thought, enabling the heart to pump blood.

ATP

ATP, or Adenosine Triphosphate, is the primary molecule for storing and transferring energy in cells, enabling various biological processes.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that produce energy through cellular respiration.