Which of the Following Is a Function of the Autonomic

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system?

• A) Helps the body respond to changes in the external environment
• B) Helps maintain the body's posture and balance
• C) Transmits sensory information for smell, sight, hearing, and taste
• D) Transmits signals to the muscles used in facial expressions
• E) Helps maintain homeostasis in the internal environment

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Definitions:

Group Decision-Making

The process of making choices or solving problems as a group, rather than by an individual.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Groupthink

A tendency toward flawed group decision making when group members are so intent on preserving group harmony that they fail to analyze a problem completely.

Deindividuation

A psychological state occurring in group contexts that results in a loss of self-awareness and diminished feelings of personal responsibility, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior.