A System of Shared Beliefs,conventions,norms,behaviors,expectations,and Symbolic Representations That Persist Over

question 116

Multiple Choice

A system of shared beliefs,conventions,norms,behaviors,expectations,and symbolic representations that persist over time and prescribe social rules of conduct is the definition of:

• A) a cohort.
• B) culture.
• C) nature.
• D) nurture.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to reason quickly and to think abstractly, often considered independent of learning, experience, and education.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

General Slowing

A decrease in the speed of cognitive processes and physical movements, often associated with aging or certain neurological conditions.

Neural Speed

The rate at which nerve impulses travel along neurons, critical for all aspects of brain function including reflexes, perception, and cognition.