What We Usually Think of as Government, the Set of Institutions

question 11

Multiple Choice

What we usually think of as government, the set of institutions that set laws and govern life within a set of geographical boundaries, is also known as the ______.

• A) nation-state
• B) state
• C) nation
• D) institution

---

Definitions:

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that sensory feedback from the facial expressions we make can affect our mood and emotional experiences.

Muscular Feedback

Information the brain receives about muscle tension and movements, playing a role in how we perceive our body's position and movement in space.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations at any given moment.

Polygraph

An instrument used for measuring and recording several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a subject is asked and answers a series of questions, purportedly to indicate truthfulness.