[Solved] "Welfare queen" is an insulting term for a woman who is believed to be cheating the government by collecting excessive welfare payments. Although empirical research indicates that very little welfare fraud actually takes place, what nugget of sociological truth is contained in the phrase "welfare queen"? A) Women are far more likely to cheat and steal than men. B) Those who use welfare to its fullest extent tend to live very well, as indicated by the word "queen." C) Like kings and queens, those who use welfare tend to have inherited status from their parents. D) The use of the word "queen" reminds us that women are more likely than men to live in poverty. E) The use of the word "queen" accurately describes the population on welfare, as it includes many gay men and transvestites. Amygdala: A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events. Medulla: the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing. Erotic Plasticity: Refers to the degree to which an individual's sex drive can be changed by societal or situational factors. Refractory Periods: The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of activating a second action potential, ensuring that signals are sent in only one direction.