An explanation of motivation in terms of homeostasis (the tendency to maintain a balanced internal state) is best illustrated by the concept of

A) instinct.
B) set point.
C) basal metabolic rate.
D) ecology of eating.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Set Point

A concept suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy levels around a physiologically predetermined point, influencing appetite and metabolism.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which energy is expended by the body during rest to preserve critical activities such as respiration and temperature regulation.