In Their 1975 Study of Six Cultures, Where Did the Whitings

question 73

Multiple Choice

In their 1975 study of six cultures, where did the Whitings find that U.S.
children ranked in altruism?

• A) most altruistic of the six cultures
• B) about the same as other industrialized nations in the study
• C) about the same as non-industrialized nations in the study
• D) least altruistic of the six cultures

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Definitions:

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that controls a reflex action, typically comprising a sensory receptor, a neural pathway, and an effector.

Motor Neuron

A type of nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing them to contract.

Sensory Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.

Muscle Spindle

Muscle spindles are sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle, thereby helping to regulate muscle contraction.