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Sulci are the protruding rounded surfaces of the cortex, and gyri are the fissures and invaginations between the sulci.
Discrimination
Unequal treatment or prejudice against individuals on the basis of their membership in a particular group, negatively affecting their opportunities and well-being.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when holding conflicting cognitions and are motivated to reduce this discomfort by altering attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.
Outgroups
Groups to which a person does not belong or identify, often viewed as different or outside the social norm.
Mortality Salience
The awareness of one's own mortality, which can provoke various psychological responses and influence behaviors and attitudes toward life.
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