Which One of the Following Is NOT a Deviation from the Conventional

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a deviation from the conventional path of the lawmaking process?

• A) summit meetings
• B) use of conference committees
• C) major bills bypassing the committee process via discharge petitions
• D) omnibus legislation

Recognize the phenomena of social loafing and its impact on group productivity.

Identify the characteristics and consequences of groupthink and group polarization.

Appreciate the influence of cultural factors on psychology and behavior.

Understand the concept of group dynamics, including group polarization and groupthink.

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Definitions:

Oscilloscope

Specialized device that serves as a sensitive voltmeter, registering changes in voltage over time.

Neocortex

Most recently expanded outer layer (“new bark”) of the forebrain, composed of about six layers of gray matter. Its name is a misnomer, as it actually isn’t newer because it arose at the same time during evolution as other forms of cortex. It is also called isocortex because it is almost always six-layered, with few exceptions.

Fritsch and Hitzig

Fritsch and Hitzig were pioneering neuroscientists known for their research demonstrating the electrical excitability of the cerebral cortex.

Electrical Potential

The amount of electric potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field, influencing the movement of charged particles.