Joey Enjoys Playing the Devil's Advocate and Is Always Stirring

question 54

Multiple Choice

Joey enjoys playing the devil's advocate and is always stirring up discussions with his contrary positions. This ability is one aspect of:

• A) hypothetical thinking.
• B) social cognition.
• C) mutual perspective-taking.
• D) impression formation.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, principally the brain and spinal cord.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.