Groups That We Use as Standards to Evaluate Ourselves-Either Positively,in

question 63

Multiple Choice

Groups that we use as standards to evaluate ourselves-either positively,in terms of the qualities we aspire to achieve,or negatively,in terms of the qualities we wish to avoid-are called:

• A) reference groups.
• B) out-groups.
• C) in-groups.
• D) networks.

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A substance secreted by the pineal gland that controls the rhythm of sleeping and waking.

Cerebellum

A part of the hindbrain involved in muscle coordination and balance.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, critical for relaying messages between the brain and the spinal cord and regulating sleep.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerves in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and alertness.