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3. Throughout history, we have seen political extremist groups, such as the Nazi regime or al-Qaeda, in which individuals commit terrible acts. Are all of the individuals who commit these acts crazy? Consider the research on Group think, social control, and social change, to answer the questions below. Name/Mark your answers w/ adequate number and letter combination, e.g., 3a, 3b, etc. (16 points total) a. Using the Group Think model, what are at least 2 antecedents that may have led individuals in al-Qaeda to commit such terrible acts? Be sure to explain each antecedent and give a specific example for each antecedent. (4 points) b. Think about the potential social influences that could lead to conformity. Describe at least 2 influences (based on theories of social influence) that could lead to such extreme conformity. Give a specific example related to al-Qaeda for each influence, and cite the relevant theories/research. (4 points) c. Use the results of Milgram’s studies to analyze why members of al-Qaeda might have obeyed their leader and committed these terrible acts. Provide and explain at least 1 reason based on Milgram’s work. (2 points) d. Now, imagine that you are a member of a minority group who is hoping to reduce the violent / terrorist acts committed by al-Qaeda (the majority). Use the Genetic Model, Conversion theory, and the Context/Comparison model, to come up with strategies that you would use to try to influence the majority to shift their position on violence / terrorism. Be sure to include and explain at least one component from 2 of the 3 models listed above. (6 points)

During what phase of meiosis are homologous chromosomes independently assorted and pulled toward opposite poles of the cell by spindle fibers?

Place these vessels in the correct order as blood flows into and through the kidney.1.    afferent arteriole2.    arcuate artery3.    efferent arteriole4.    glomerulus5.    interlobar artery6.    interlobular (cortical radiate) artery7.    renal artery8.    segmental artery

You evaluate a new antibiotic (we NEED new antibiotics!!).  A side effect is possible severe headaches.  You perform a

Which is not an assumption of a regression hypothesis test?

You examine the effect of drought on plant growth. You take 20 tomato seedlings and expose each of them to an increasing level of drought (each plant gets successively less water). After two weeks you measure plant weight and amount of water. How would you analyze this problem?

A new virus is suspected of affecting men more often than women.  You take a sample of 34 men and 29 women who were exposed to the virus.  You find 19 men have the virus, and 11 women have the virus.  To analyze this problem would you pick a one or two sided test?

15) Which of the following best describes the internal structure of Europa?

1) Overall, the requirements for a planet to have a habitable surface seem to be

3) Tidal heating on Io causes