The belief that people inherently wish for things to remain the same, to maintain the status quo, is _____

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Homeostasis refers to the tendency of a system, especially the physiological system of higher animals, to maintain internal stability, owing to the coordinated response of its parts to any situation or stimulus that would tend to disturb its normal condition or function. This concept can be metaphorically extended to describe the psychological desire for maintaining the status quo or keeping things the same in one's life or environment.

The Belief That People Inherently Wish for Things to Remain