The Overall Purpose of a Superordinate Goal Is to

question 43

Multiple Choice

The overall purpose of a superordinate goal is to

• A)divert attention away from the organizational goals.
• B)promote more competition among groups.
• C)foster collaboration between two conflicting parties.
• D)focus attention on the source of the conflict.
• E)reduce the prevalence of intergroup norms.

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Definitions:

Inferior Mesenteric Vein

A vein draining blood from the lower part of the large intestine into the portal venous system.

Auscultatory Method

A technique for measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer to listen to the Korotkoff sounds in an artery.

Korotkoff Sounds

Sounds heard through a stethoscope during the measurement of blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer, used to determine systolic and diastolic pressures.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used for listening to the internal sounds of the body, such as heartbeats and lung sounds.