Suppose You Have Some Seeds That Refuse to Germinate When

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose you have some seeds that refuse to germinate when placed in moist soil. What could you do to encourage the seeds to germinate?

• A) Boil them.
• B) Treat them with gibberellin.
• C) Treat them with abscisic acid.
• D) Treat them with auxin.
• E) Put them in direct sunlight.

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Definitions:

Baumeister

Refers to Roy F. Baumeister, a psychologist known for his work on the self, social rejection, belongingness, and other aspects of social psychology.

Normative Influence

Social influence whereby individuals change their behavior or attitudes to conform to norms or expectations of a group to gain acceptance or approval.

Prior Commitment

An individual’s agreement in advance to be responsible if trouble occurs: for example, committing oneself to protect the property of another person against theft.

Social Role Theory

A theory that suggests much of social behavior can be understood by the roles individuals assume, which are influenced by societal norms and expectations.