According to the Text,what Term Do Sociologists Use to Refer

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to the text,what term do sociologists use to refer to an individual's sense of who he or she is based on perceived similarities to and differences from others?

• A) individual personality
• B) self-concept
• C) social identity
• D) psycho-social identity

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, and sleep cycles.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual period in adolescent females, marking a significant milestone in pubertal development.

Gonads

The organs in the body that produce reproductive cells; in males, these are the testes, and in females, the ovaries.

Pituitary Gland

A small but critical endocrine gland located at the base of the brain responsible for producing and releasing various hormones that regulate important body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.