As John Walked Outside the Ballpark, a Foul Ball Sailed

question 15

Multiple Choice

As John walked outside the ballpark, a foul ball sailed over the fence and came straight at him. He saw it, and before he could think of what to do, he had reflexively jumped out of the way. What part of the brain saved John from a nasty bump?

• A) hypothalamus
• B) pons
• C) medulla oblongata
• D) midbrain

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Definitions:

Cohesive

Characterized by or causing unity and togetherness among individuals or elements in a group.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, often better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Dominant Response

The reaction that is most likely to be exhibited by an individual in a given situation due to its strength or frequency of reinforcement.

Ingroup Bias

The inclination to prefer individuals from one's own group above those from outsider groups, frequently resulting in bias and unfair treatment.