In the terminology of control systems theory, the setting on a house's thermostat can be called

a. the comparator
b. the reference input
c. the actual input
d. the action system


Answer: b. the reference input

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a. the alarm reaction b. the resistance phase c. the stage of exhaustion d. recovery from the stress

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When Selye examined animals in the last stage of the general adaptation syndrome, he found intense shrinkage of all of the following organs EXCEPT for the

a. adrenal glands. b. thymus. c. spleen. d. lymph nodes.

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Behavior therapy is considered a(n) __________-oriented approach

a. action b. insight c. cathartic d. psychodynamic

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The amount of housework done by both men and women tends to decrease following retirement

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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