The Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System Comprise

question 19

Multiple Choice

The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the

• A) central nervous system.
• B) peripheral nervous system.
• C) skeletal nervous system.
• D) afferent nervous system.

Understand the extent of Americans' interaction with mass media annually.

Identify and comprehend the functions of mass media according to functionalists.

Recognize the role of mass media in entertainment and socialization.

Understand how mass media can serve as agents of social control and reinforce societal norms.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The practice of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with those of a group or conforming to its norms and politics.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure can influence individual judgments.

Majority Opinion

The viewpoint or decision held or made by the greater number of participants in a given group.

Group Pressure

The social influence that groups exert on their members, often encouraging conformity to group norms and values.