What Is the Size of the Force You Exert on Earth

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Multiple Choice

What is the size of the force you exert on Earth compared with the force Earth exerts on you as you stand on its surface?

• A) zero because you do not exert a force on Earth
• B) very small because your mass is small compared with that of Earth
• C) twice as large because of Earth's rotation
• D) the same

Describe the basic findings and significance of Milgram's obedience experiments.

Explain the effect of physical and psychological distance on obedience levels.

Identify the ways in which social pressure and context can impact individual behaviors such as conformity, social facilitation, and personal control.

Recognize the ethical considerations and the impact of deception in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to working muscles during physical activity for extended periods.

Aerobic Activities

Physical exercises that increase the heart rate and improve the efficiency of the cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Muscular Strength

The maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort.

Running

A form of aerobic exercise that involves rapid foot movement to propel the body forward in a steady, rhythmic motion.