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In Hurricane Katrina, the storm came ashore heading almost due north and the eye passed between the towns of Slidell, Louisiana and Waveland, Mississippi. Slidell, LA suffered heavy flooding and moderate wind damage while Waveland, MS was totally destroyed without a single building standing within 200m of the coastline. Both cities experienced the eyewall of the storm where the winds are strongest, so why was the destruction so different?

On a weather map, ________ fronts are shown by a line with semicircles extending from one side.

Which of the following is NOT a common rape myth?

Susan received several complements on her new hair style today, so she is in a good mood. This is an example of state self-esteem which refers to:

Frank tells everyone that he overcame some obstacles that ultimately lead to positive experiences. On the other hand, Ila explains that her good fortune turned into a state of failure over a few years. Frank is discussing a ______________ while Ila is explaining a ______________.

Kendra and Caine are devoted to and spend time and effort to care for their children. This concept is referred to as _____ .

Friends are an important part of the social dynamic we have as individuals. When interacting with friends, people from collectivist cultures:

During the pandemic this past year, it has been important for people to learn about self-compassion. All of the following are key elements of self-compassion EXCEPT:

Dutton and Aron arranged for adult males to be interviewed on one of two bridges over a river. One bridge was very safe and secure looking, while the other bridge was very narrow and scary. The males were interviewed by either an attractive female or a male interviewer. Dutton and Aron found that when males were on a scary bridge, they:

Men are most attracted to women with a waist-to-hip ratio of: