Suppose that your car battery dies, and you find yourself stranded in a winter storm. Which response would not be considered a behavioral mechanism for regulating body temperature while you are waiting for help to arrive?
A) Lowering your breathing rate
B) Building a snow cave
C) Ripping some of the upholstery out of the car and using it as extra insulation under your clothing
D) Huddling in the fetal position

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lowering your breathing rate is not a behavioral mechanism for regulating body temperature. It may help regulate metabolism and conserve energy but it does not directly affect body temperature. The other choices all involve physical actions that can help regulate body temperature in a winter storm. Building a snow cave or using upholstery as insulation can provide shelter and warmth, while huddling in the fetal position reduces surface area exposure to the cold.

Suppose That Your Car Battery Dies, and You Find Yourself