A college student is having difficulty staying awake during the day and sleeping through the night. Her difficulties are MOST likely due to problems in the __________
a) hippocampus
b) pons
c) medulla
d) cerebellum
ANS: B, The pons plays a role in sleep, dreaming, and consciousness.
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You listen to a debate on the death penalty. Which person would have the greatest ability to persuade?
a) a minister who is opposed to the death penalty b) a prison warden who is opposed to the death penalty c) a death row inmate who is opposed to the death penalty d) a candidate for Congress running on a law-and-order platform
The hotter the weather, the more muggings tend to occur. This means that:
a. hot temperatures make people edgy and cause them to commit crimes. b. potential victims are more plentiful when the weather warms up. c. criminals may find it more comfortable to commit crimes in warm weather. d. Any of the above explanations is a possibility.