Animals have been found to have innate biological forces that predispose them to behave in a fixed way in the presence of specific environmental conditions. These forces are called:
A. fixed action patterns
B. incentive mechanisms
C. extrinsic motivators
D. self-actualization needs
Answer: A
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a. work-avoidance orientation. b. common-sense orientation. c. performance orientation. d. mastery goal-oriented orientation.
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A. hypotonic extracellular fluid, including possible cell rupture. B. hypotonic extracellular fluid, including possible cell dehydration. C. hypertonic extracellular fluid, including possible cell dehydration. D. hypertonic intracellular fluid, including possible cell rupture.
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A) conversion B) amnesia C) phobia D) depression
Forrest lives in a Green House-style nursing home. In comparison with traditional nursing home residents, which of the following statements is most likely true?
A) Physically, Forrest will decline more quickly. B) Forrest will report substantially better quality of life. C) Forrest will interact less often with other residents. D) The timing of Forrest's social contact will more often be deterred by staff.