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Peer groups can have a lot of influence in getting friends and acquaintances to engage in deviant activities. A group of peers who decides to shoplift because everyone else in their group is doing it, may do so because they feel they may not be in as much trouble if caught. For instance they can say, everyone else was doing it too!  What term best explains this group dynamic of having less blame as individuals in a group.

Homologous chromosomes may differ from each other in terms of

At the time when there was a growing concern of COVID-19, there has been many changes to people’s everyday lives.  One of which is the school closures, and kids being home. There was a news report saying that families are dealing with their children getting in arguments more. “First of all, if parents are acting stressed and anxious and fighting, the kids are going to do that too, said Pediatrician Dr. Altmann.  The first thing is to take a look at how you’re behaving as parents in your house.  A lot of times when a household  is chaotic, it’s because of what’s coming from the parents.” Based on this situation of arguments and fighting, which theory of deviance helps explain the influence of parent’s behavior onto their children.

LoneStar Inc has an opportunity to acquire a product based on all-unit quantity discount pricing scheme. The supplier has 4 price points ( $14, $12, $10, and $8) depending on the quantity purchased.In order to receive the lowest price ($8/item), LoneStar must purchase more than 2000 items in a single order. If EOQs corresponding to each price point are as follows 2215, 2350, 2450, and 2500. How many item should LoneStar purchase in a single order?

The Sombrero Galaxy is our nearest large neighbor galaxy.

List the 3 different main classifications of galaxies. Then, name and describe at least 2 differences in each different galaxy classification. 

What is the cosmic microwave background? Describe in 3 or more sentences using key concepts or vocabulary we have learned in class.

List in detail, starting with a protostar, the life cycle of a “low-mass star” as well as at least 1 key description or fact about each part of a low-mass stars phase.

Is the universe’s expansion slowing down or speeding up? Defend your stance in at least 3 or more sentences, using key terms or vocabulary we have learned about.

What will likely happen to the universe in the far future (based on current evidence)? Respond in 3 or more sentences using key concepts or vocabulary we have learned in class.