Homeostasis refers to

A) the tendency to maintain a steady internal state.
B) the tendency to seek external incentives for behavior.
C) the setting of the body's "weight thermostat."
D) a theory of the development of sexual orientation.

Steady Internal State

The maintenance of a consistent internal environment within an organism, often referred to as homeostasis.

Weight Thermostat

A hypothesized mechanism within the body that regulates metabolic processes to maintain a target weight range.

External Incentives

Rewards or punishments from the external environment that influence the motivation for certain behaviors.