When Sociologists Are Studying International Differences in the Gap Between

question 107

Multiple Choice

When sociologists are studying international differences in the gap between rich and poor within countries,they are studying:

• A)social inequality
• B)global inequality
• C)gross international product
• D)cross-national variations in internal stratification
• E)all of these choices

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Definitions:

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, characterized by slower brain waves than during REM sleep, and comprising about 75-80% of an adult's total sleep time, important for memory consolidation.

REM Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder characterized by the acting out of dreams that are vivid, intense, and sometimes violent, due to a lack of muscle paralysis during REM sleep.

Medial Hypothalamus

An area of the brain involved in regulating hunger, thirst, and the body's energy balance.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movements, where dreaming occurs and brain activity is similar to wakefulness, important for processing emotions and memories.