Question 1: In psychology, what is the term for the process of observing and imitating a specific behavior?
Question 2: Which superhero has the name 'Peter Parker'?
Spider-Man first appeared in Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The character has since become one of the most popular and enduring superheroes in comic history.
Question 3: If someone has "myopia," what eye condition do they have?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition where close objects appear clear but distant objects appear blurry. It occurs when the eye's shape is too long, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina rather than on it.
Question 4: If you're participating in the sport of curling, what object are you sliding across the ice?
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area segmented into four concentric circles. The sport is colloquially known as "chess on ice" due to its strategic nature.
Question 5: Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world?
China is the largest producer of wheat, accounting for around 17% of global production. It's followed by India, Russia, and the United States.
Question 6: The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately how many kilometers per second?
The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant, and is denoted by the letter 'c'. It plays an essential role in many areas of physics, including the theory of relativity by Albert Einstein.
Question 7: Why do people experience the placebo effect?
The placebo effect is a phenomenon where an individual experiences improvements in their condition due to the power of their belief and expectation, rather than the actual effectiveness of the treatment.
Question 8: How many Oscars did the 1965 film "The Sound of Music" win?
"The Sound of Music" won 5 Oscars from its 10 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director (Robert Wise). It was an adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical and starred Julie Andrews as Maria Von Trapp.
Question 9: Which part of the human body is commonly referred to as the 'voice box'?
The larynx is an organ located in the throat, responsible for producing sound by vibrating its vocal folds as air passes through them. It also plays a vital role in protecting the trachea from food and liquids during swallowing.
Question 10: Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars is known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide—or rust—on its surface. It is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system.
Social Learning was popularized by psychologist Albert Bandura, who stressed the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling behaviors, attitudes, and emotions of others.