You Go to a Zoo and Place Your Face Close

question 177

Multiple Choice

You go to a zoo and place your face close to the glass in front of a rattlesnake display. Suddenly, the rattlesnake strikes at your face. Even though you know you are safe, Joseph LeDoux predicts that you will recoil from the snake's attack because of the actions of which part of your brain?

• A)amygdala
• B)corpus callosum
• C)parietal lobes
• D)midbrain

Identify the importance of genus and differentia in definitions.

Recognize various definition violations such as circularity, broadness, narrowness, and use of obscure language.

Understand the function of logical definitions.

Distinguish between ostensive and logical definitions.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Young Society

A population characterized by a significant proportion of young individuals, often indicating high fertility rates and potential for rapid growth.

Rich Countries

Nations characterized by a high level of economic productivity, wealth, and standard of living for their citizens.

United States

A country located primarily in North America, comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.