Unit 5 Review

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What is survivor's guilt?

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Survivor's guilt is the feeling of guilt experienced by individuals who have survived a traumatic event, believing they should have done more to help others who did not survive.

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What triggers the 'fight or flight' response?

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The 'fight or flight' response is triggered by perceived threats or danger, leading to physiological changes that prepare the body to either confront or flee from the threat.

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How do humans typically respond in survival situations?

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Humans may freeze, flee, or fight in response to danger, often influenced by their instincts and past experiences.

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses. Example: 'The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing, making it easier to read and understand.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main ideas or points of a text, condensing the information without losing its essence.

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What is the difference between a hero and a bystander in emergencies?

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A hero takes action to help others in danger, often risking their own safety, while a bystander may remain passive or uninvolved.

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What does it mean to prioritize personal safety?

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Prioritizing personal safety means putting one's own well-being first in dangerous situations, often at the expense of helping others.

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What is the significance of analyzing brain responses in survival situations?

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Analyzing brain responses helps understand how humans react to danger, informing psychological and physiological studies of survival instincts.

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What role does criticism play in survivor's guilt?

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Criticism from others can exacerbate feelings of guilt in survivors, as they may feel judged for their actions or inactions during the event.