Biologists have discovered that empathy is in large part a consequence of “______ neurons” in the brain, neurons that allow us to “feel” what another is feeling.

A. compassionate
B. mirror
C. friendly
D. looking glass


B. mirror

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Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the proportion of F.B.I. resources assigned to white collar crime cases increased

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is required by the common rule of federal policy on human subjects?

a. Each research project falling within IRB guidelines must be approved by DHHS. b. All publishers of academic journals must use anti-plagiarism software. c. Informed consent must state how the researcher will maintain confidentiality. d. Individuals must not be treated as autonomous agents.

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Which term refers to "men of respect" who often extorted money from landlords and peasants

a. gabelloti b. cupola c. cosche d. omerta

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Commitment ceremonies have all of the following features EXCEPT

a. represent a more or less permanent change in a person's status as deviant. b. involve a formal stage of confrontation between society and the deviant. c. mark a temporary change in a person's status as deviant. d. represent an announcement about the nature and limits of deviance.

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