Question

1. If Cora suffers from chronic pneumonia, is it long lasting or short lived? Explain.


2. Would you lie down and take a nap if you were bored and looking for outside stimulus? Why or why not?


3. Nick was talking to the teacher about his homework, but subconsciously was thinking about lunch. Was Nick aware of his thoughts regarding lunch? Why or why not?

No, because being subconscious is in a way that is influenced by the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware.

4. It was excruciatingly awkward when I stood to applaud, not realizing the performance wasn’t over. True or false? It was intensely awkward. Explain.

true

5. If you were subjected to the monotony of watching paint dry, would this be an exciting experience for you? Explain.


6. Would you say that a tsunami is a catastrophic event? Why or why not? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Long-lasting; Chronic means lasting for a long time.

2. No; A stimulus is something that arouses energy. Taking a nap would not do that.

3. No; The subconscious part of the mind is the part that is not fully aware.

4. True; Excruciatingly means extremely awkward or embarrassing.

5. No; Monotony means lack of excitement or interest.

6. Yes; Catastrophic means causing massive damage. A tsunami does that.

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