31 March answers

What do researchers use during introspection to ensure consistency?

Standardised, repeatable external stimuli.

What does DSM-5 stand for?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders.

What is the effect of an overactive amygdala?

It causes the brain to constantly perceive danger, leading to unnecessary fight or flight responses.

How does social context influence gender?

By shaping, reinforcing and perpetuating gender norms.

What characterises identification in conformity?

Going along with a group because you value something about the group.

What is the capacity of Short-Term Memory (STM)?

7 plus or minus 2 items.

What is interactional synchrony according to Feldman?

The temporal coordination of micro-level social behaviour between a caregiver and infant, where they mirror actions, emotions and bodily movements.

What does deviation from ideal mental health indicate in terms of abnormality?

The more features a person has that cause them to deviate from good mental health, the more abnormal their behaviour is.

What are flows of goods?

The movements of goods around the world, including the process of containerisation.

What is a store in the water cycle?

A place where water is held, such as the groundwater store.

What is a sediment cell?

An area of coastline, usually limited by two sharp changes in the coastline, that acts as its own 'system'.

What is a secondary energy source?

Energy that does not come directly from nature, such as electricity and nuclear energy.

Why is collaboration important to Rambert?

Due to Marie Rambert’s belief in the power of interdisciplinary work.

What distinguishes Rambert's structure from a traditional ballet company?

Rambert has no hierarchy; all dancers are the same level.

What is androcentrism?

The practice of placing a masculine point of view in the centre of one’s worldview, culture, and history.

What is the function of a sensory neuron?

To detect stimuli from the outside world and send it to a relay neuron.

What is the Moho discontinuity?

The boundary between the crust and the mantle.

What are endogenous factors?

Internal characteristics within a system or place.

What are regulating services in ecosystems?

The benefits obtained from an ecosystem's control of natural processes, maintaining environmental balance and stability.

How is rhythm utilized in Khan’s work?

Through Kathak footwork (Tatkar), hand gestures (mudras), and Sufi turns.

What is minimal staging in Khan’s work?

Used to place focus on the dancers, emphasising the story and movement.