Taylor and his friends are camping in the woods. Although they're all tired after a long day of strenuous hiking, Taylor has agreed to stay awake from midnight until dawn to keep a watchful eye out for bears and other predators. Which mechanism reflects Taylor's conscious attempts to maintain alertness?
A. Allostatic control
B. Homeostatic control
C. Circadian control
D. Preoptic control
Answer: A
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