In Sociometer Theory, the Sociometer Is a

question 89

Multiple Choice

In sociometer theory, the sociometer is a

• A) part of our brain that detects how social others are feeling at any given time.
• B) tool that measures one's level of social skill, and uses that to predict social success in the workplace.
• C) mechanism that helps us detect acceptance versus rejection and translate that perception into high- versus low self-esteem.
• D) measure of self-esteem that is traditionally used in most research.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arteries to veins, which facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Echocardiography

Echocardiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart, allowing for the assessment of its structure and function.

Electrocardiogram

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to show whether it is working normally or to detect heart conditions.