The followings are true about society, EXCEPT?

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Question 1 of 5

The followings are true about society, EXCEPT?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: People in a society have one cultural expectation in all members , which is false. Societiare diverse, with varied cultural expectations across subgroups, not a singular norm. Choice B is true; societienable collective action (e.g., infrastructure) beyond individual capacity. Choice C is correct; ethnic diversity is common, as in multicultural nations. Choice D is accurate; shared territory and governance define societies, per sociological theory (e.g., Parsons). is true; subcultur(e.g., youth, religious groups) coexist within societies. As falsehood ignordiversity e.g., urban vs. rural expectations differ contrasting with the cooperative, pluralistic truths of B-E, making it the exception and correct answer.

Question 2 of 5

The following are psychological defense mechanisms except:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Derealization , but note a potential error Egression is likely meant as its not a standard mechanism. Assuming Egression is a typo for a non-mechanism, Ill assess C. Derealization feeling reality is unreal is a dissociative symptom, not a classic Freudian defense mechanism. Choice A (repression) buriunwanted thoughts; B (if intended as regression) reverts to childish behavior; D (reaction formation) flips impuls(e.g., hate to love); E (rationalization) justifiactions. Cs dissociative nature contrasts with the ego-protective mechanisms of A, B, D, E. If B is a typo, its the intended answer, but per the list, C is technically correct as a non-mechanism, per psychoanalytic standards.

Question 3 of 5

Sick role involvthe following, except:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A person in the sick role is not obliged to seek medical help , which is false. Parsons sick role theory requirseeking help to legitimize illness and exemption. Choice A is true; sick individuals are excused from duties. Choice B is correct; others offer sympathy. Choice D is accurate; dutiare reassigned. is true; recovery requircare. Cs falsehood obligation to seek help is central, as seen in societal expectations (e.g., doctor visits) contrasts with the accepted privilegof A, B, D, E, making it the exception and correct answer.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements regarding circadian rhythm is correct?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rapid shift of light-dark cycle affects circadian rhythm . Jet lag or shift work disrupts the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) clock, per chronobiology. Choice A is false; optic tract lesions impair light input but dont abolish rhythm (SCN persists). Choice B is incorrect; hibernation is seasonal, not circadian. Choice D is wrong; SCN lesions disrupt rhythm, per lesion studies. is false; circadian rhythm regulathomeostasis (e.g., sleep). Cs truth rapid shifts cause desynchrony, evident in travel fatigue makes itthe correct answer.

Question 5 of 5

Antidepressants exert their effect by which of the following mechanisms?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Increasing biogenic aminin the brain . Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs, MAOIs) boost serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, enhancing mood, per psychopharmacology. Choice A is false; depleting acetylcholine/GABA isnt their mechanism. Choice B is incorrect; glutamate isnt targeted serotonin risin raphe nuclei. Choice D is wrong; dopamine isnt decreased (e.g., bupropion increasit). is false; 5-HT (serotonin) is increased, not depleted. Cs truth biogenic amine elevation, as in SSRI action contrasts with the irrelevant or opposite effects of A, B, D, E, making it the correct answer.

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