You Are Studying a Large Tropical Reptile That Has a High

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Multiple Choice

You are studying a large tropical reptile that has a high and relatively stable body temperature. How do you determine whether this animal is an endotherm or an ectotherm?

• A) You know from its high and stable body temperature that it must be an endotherm.
• B) You subject this reptile to various temperatures in the lab and find that its body temperature and metabolic rate change with the ambient temperature. You conclude that it is an ectotherm.
• C) You note that its environment has a high and stable temperature. Because its body temperature matches the environmental temperature, you conclude that it is an ectotherm.
• D) You measure the metabolic rate of the reptile, and because it is higher than that of a related species that lives in temperate forests, you conclude that this reptile is an endotherm and its relative is an ectotherm.

Understand the concepts of credibility and source likeability in persuasion.

Recognize the impact of physical attractiveness and similarity on persuasion effectiveness.

Identify the most effective types of fear-based messages in persuasion.

Understand the role of trustworthiness and expertise in a communicator's persuasiveness.

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Definitions:

Social Contact

Interaction between individuals that can lead to a sense of connection and community.

Bond

A connection, physical or emotional, that forms between individuals, such as between parents and children or between friends.

Endorphins

Natural chemicals produced by the body to relieve stress and pain, often associated with feelings of pleasure or euphoria.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication and coordination.