When the jury entered the jury room, most of the members thought that the defendant in the case was probably innocent, but some weren't certain. After discussing the case for four hours, all 12 jurors are now firmly convinced that the defendant did not commit the crime. The strengthening of the jurors' opinions following group discussion is consistent with which of the following processes?
a. groupthink
b. the bystander effect
c. reciprocity
d. group polarization
D
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a. Age-related declines in memory are generally not at a level significant enough to impair daily functioning. b. Aging brings loss of bone density and muscle mass, as well as reduced sharpness or acuity of the senses. c. Reaction times slow, which may have an impact on driving abilities. d. Immune system functioning declines, making older people more susceptible to illness. e. Fluid intelligence increases across much of the life span, only beginning to decline around age 70.
The circulatory system and the skeleton are ultimately formed by which embryonic layer of cells?
A) endoderm B) mesoderm C) ectoderm D) trophoblast
Depth cues that require only one eye are known as depth cues
a. monocular b. monozygotic c. convergent d. unilateral
Lois is consuming a drug in such a manner that the drug is absorbed by the mucous membranes in her nose. What method of administration is Lois using?
a) Intranasa b) Sublingual c) Transdermal d) Inhalation