Why Are Potential Coalitions of Interests to Both Coalition Members

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Essay

Why are potential coalitions of interests to both coalition members and those they oppose?

Explain the role of self-esteem in the development of racism and prejudice.

Understand the impact of social facilitation on performance based on individual expertise.

Describe the principles of attribution theory and how they are applied to explain behavior.

Acknowledge the effects of cognitive dissonance on attitude change.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along the membrane of a neuron, initiating the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Sarcolemma

The thin, plasmalemma (plasma membrane) surrounding a muscle fiber, crucial for transmitting signals and coordinating contractions.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism that can be used as a fuel by the heart and other muscles.

Slow Fibers

Slow fibers are a type of muscle fiber that contract slowly and are stamina-oriented, relying on aerobic metabolism for energy, making them resistant to fatigue.