____ nerves transmit information to the central nervous system, while ____ nerves carry out instructions from the central nervous system
a. Afferent; efferent
b. Motor; sensory
c. Somatic; autonomic
d. Autonomic; skeletal
A
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a. It will increase in magnitude (move farther toward the tail of the distribution). b. It will decrease in magnitude (move toward 0 at the center of the distribution). c. It will stay the same; the t statistic is not affected by the variance of the difference scores. d. It may increase or may decrease; there is no consistent relationship between variance and the size of the t statistic.
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a. receptors in the inner ear that signal balance. b. receptors in the skin. c. mechanical distortion of the semi-circular canals. d. receptors in the muscles and joints that detect movement.
After a group of gang members learned that their friend had died in a seemingly random accident, several of the friends started blaming a rival gang for the death. Even though there was no evidence whatsoever that the death had been intentional, the more the friends talked the more passionate they became in their belief that an act of revenge was necessary. What concept from social psychology may contribute to an act of violent revenge in this case?
a. social influence b. prosocial behavior c. altruism d. groupthink e. social loafing
Clodagh is taking her time considering what she wants to be when she grows up. She has had several different majors in college and is planning a year to backpack across Europe after she graduates, a time to consider her future. Which identity status is she engaged in?
A. foreclosure B. moratorium C. achievement D. diffusion