The City of Windsor Department of Parks and Recreation Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

The City of Windsor Department of Parks and Recreation is planning to build a recreation centre in one of the city's parks.They conducted a poll to find out the types of physical activities the local population would be interested in.The poll was based on telephone responses from 1013 randomly selected adults.The table shows the percentages of people who expressed interest in various activities. $$\begin{array} { l | c } { \text { Activity } } & \text { Percent } \\\hline \text { Running/Walking } & 56 \\\text { Weight Training } & 45 \\\text { Biking } & 34 \\\text { Aerobics } & 25 \\\text { Swimming } & 16\end{array}$$ Is it reasonable to conclude that 59% expressed interest in either biking or aerobics?

• A)Yes,because these categories do not overlap.
• B)No,because the poll is not based on a large-enough number of individuals.
• C)No,because these categories overlap.
• D)No,because the percentages in relative frequencies tables can never be added.
• E)Yes,because the percentages can always be added in relative frequency tables.

Identify the evolutionary basis for helping behavior and altruism.

Describe the nature-nurture controversy in relation to prosocial behavior.

Recognize the effects of biological and social factors on the predisposition toward prosocial behavior.

Explain the impact of societal norms and personal costs on helping behavior.

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Definitions:

Motor Cortex

The area of the cerebral cortex responsible for the planning, controlling, and carrying out of voluntary movements.

Frontal Lobes

The frontal lobes are a region of the brain involved in executive functions, such as decision-making, problem-solving, control of behavior and emotions.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in complex mental processes such as thinking, memory, and decision-making.

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex that integrate simpler functions to perform more complex cognitive tasks.