In the Introduction to Chapter 1, You Read About a Number

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the introduction to Chapter 1, you read about a number of social phenomena: a young man broadcast his suicide live online; a sister and brother disagreed on the attractiveness of the same fraternity; and more than 800 people committed mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.What do these examples have in common? They

• A) defy explanation.
• B) describe socially deviant behavior.
• C) reveal the power of social influence.
• D) reflect the operation of deliberate persuasion attempts.

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Definitions:

Interneurons

A type of neuron that transmits impulses between other neurons, especially as part of a reflex arc.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy production.

Opiatelike Neurotransmitters

Substances in the brain that act on the same receptors as opiates, playing key roles in pain relief and pleasure.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost feelings of pleasure or well-being.