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Why do some medical experts argue that the criteria for death should include only higher cortical functioning?


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Master Status

A primary identifying characteristic of an individual that overshadows other social positions or roles they may hold.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, gender, or cultural group which can impair their performance.

Expectation

Beliefs about the future, specifically about what is likely to happen or what someone thinks should happen.

Realistic Group Conflict Theory

A theory which asserts that the initial negative feelings between groups are often based on a real conflict or competition regarding scarce resources.

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