A Recent Study Used Brain Imaging on Women Solving Math

question 137

Multiple Choice

A recent study used brain imaging on women solving math problems. Group A was reminded that women usually perform poorly in math, while Group B was not. The scans of the two groups showed that Group A:

• A) showed activity in the same brain areas as Group B
• B) showed more activity in the areas involved in learning math
• C) showed more activity in areas involved in social and emotional processing
• D) showed less activity in the areas of the brain involved in learning math

Assess the effectiveness and challenges associated with various forms of citizen involvement.

Understand the different dimensions of collaboration and their importance in public administration.

Identify and describe activities that public managers can utilize to engage citizens in joint problem solving and decision-making.

Analyze the relationships between public agencies and legislators, including strategies for developing effective relationships.

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Definitions:

Political Process Theory

A theory in sociology that emphasizes the importance of political conditions in the development and outcomes of social movements.

Relative Deprivation Theory

A sociological theory suggesting individuals evaluate their wealth and social status in relation to others, feeling deprived if they perceive themselves as having less.

Value-Added Theory

A sociological theory that views social movements as having layered, accumulative causes such as structural strain, growth and spread of a solution, and the lack of social control.

Mass Society Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that mass media and industrialization lead to a loss of traditional social ties, creating a mass of isolated individuals.