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When Depleted of Water, Individuals Only Drink a Certain Amount

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When depleted of water, individuals only drink a certain amount before stopping; they do not drink until their cells have received the needed fluid. Satiety mechanisms monitor ___________ and stop the behavior in anticipation of replenishment to occur later.


Definitions:

Physiological Excitation

The activation of the body's arousal system, resulting in increased physical activity and energy levels, often as a response to stimuli.

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli, believed to be driven by biological necessities.

Tension

A mental or emotional strain caused by the conflict between opposing forces, thoughts, or feelings.

Homeostatic Approach

A concept in psychology that refers to the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes, often applied to emotional regulation.

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