Although Overweight, Ob/ob Mice Continue Eating Because They Lack the Ability

question 144

True/False

Although overweight, ob/ob mice continue eating because they lack the ability to produce the neurotransmitter called neuropeptide Y (NPY).

Understand the concept of fundamental attribution error and how it influences perception of others' behaviors.

Comprehend the neurological responses to attractiveness and eye contact based on fMRI studies.

Recognize the adaptiveness of relying on social categories for cognitive efficiency and survival.

Identify the effects of various cognitive biases, including hindsight bias, self-serving bias, and the just-world hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Class Consciousness

The recognition of social inequality on the part of the oppressed, leading to revolutionary action.

Sociological Literature

Written works that examine social institutions, interactions, and patterns from a sociological perspective.

Deviance

A behavior, trait, belief, or other characteristic that violates a norm and causes a negative reaction.

Sanction

Official permissions or penalties for actions, often used in the context of international relations to enforce laws or regulations.