Which of the following is the best example of an explicit social norm?

A. Make eye contact during conversation.
B. Don't steal from others.
C. Don't talk to yourself out loud.
D. Give others room to walk past you on the sidewalk.


Answer: B

Psychology

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Regarding the use of mental imagery, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. People with good imaging abilities tend to score higher on tests of creativity, even if they are blind. b. To give original answers, you will probably need to invent new images. c. Seeing mental images in your "mind's eye" is more like seeing "flat" photographs and not like seeing real objects. d. Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Lewis Carroll, and many other of history's most original intellects relied heavily on imagery.

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Brian has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One symptom he experiences during both his manic and depressive episodes is disturbance to his sleep. What links mania, depression, and sleep?

A. Cortisol and circadian rhythms

B. Interaction between sodium lacate and orexins

C. Naturally occurring benzodiazepines 

D. Imbalances in serotonin activity 

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The hippocampus is important in which of the following functions?

A. learning and memory B. motor control C. recognition of biological danger D. regulation of hunger and thirst

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