You Are Reading a History Textbook and Come Across the Term

question 310

Multiple Choice

You are reading a history textbook and come across the term 'Social Darwinism'. What does this idea refer to?

• A)that more social societies are more prosperous
• B)that more prosperous societies are more social
• C)that more prosperous societies are genetically superior
• D)that the long-term prosperity of a society can be estimated on the basis of how social they are
• E)that the long-term prosperity of a society can be increased by becoming more social

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Definitions:

Cross Extension Reflex

A reflex action that involves the contraction of extensor muscles in one limb when the flexor muscles are contracted in the opposite limb, crucial for coordinated locomotion.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that helps prevent muscle and tendon damage by relaxing the muscle when too much tension is applied.

Largest Nerve

The sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the leg, is considered the largest nerve in the human body.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle's reflexive tightening in reaction to being stretched, serving as a protective action to avoid excessive extension.