The Gain of a Biological Control System Can Be Thought

question 15

Multiple Choice

The gain of a biological control system can be thought of as the

• A)precision with which the control system maintains homeostasis.
• B)ratio of the amount of abnormality to the amount of correction needed to maintain a constant internal environment (i.e. ,amount abnormality/amount of correction needed).
• C)positive feedback needed to maintain homeostasis.
• D)stimulus that triggers the biological control system to bring the internal environment back to normal.

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Definitions:

Moderate Levels

Degrees or extents of a particular condition or activity that are considered average, not excessive or minimal.

Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, which varies from one individual to another.

Horror Movies

Films designed to elicit fear, horror, and terror responses from viewers, often through suspenseful and frightening themes.

Drive-reduction Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests behavior is driven by the need to reduce drives like hunger or thirst that disrupt homeostasis.