amygdala: An area deep in the brain, close to the temporal lobe, involved in emotions. The term comes from the Greek word almond, resembling the shape of almonds in this region.
ancestor: A predecessor, could be a family ancestor like a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or a species, genus, family, or other order of organisms that evolved earlier. For example, ancient dinosaurs are the ancestors of today’s birds. (Antonym: descendant)
Note: A phenomenon where mental resources are focused on a specific object or event.
average: The arithmetic mean of a number group, calculated by dividing the sum of the numbers by the size of the group.
biology: The study of living things, conducted by scientists known as biologists.
empathy: The ability to recognize and share what another person is feeling or experiencing.
evolution: The process by which a species changes over time through genetic variation and natural selection, resulting in new organisms better suited to the environment. A new type is not necessarily more “advanced”, just better adapted to specific conditions. Alternatively, it can refer to changes as a natural progression in nonliving objects.
evolutionary: Refers to changes within a species over time as it adapts to its environment, typically reflecting genetic variation and natural selection.
field: Research fields such as biology, or any real-world environment where research is conducted, like the ocean or forest.
concentration: To focus intently on a particular point or object.
fusiform gyrus: A brain structure involved in recognizing faces, objects, and reading.
information: A fact learned about something or someone, often from data study.
island: A brain structure thought to play a key role in reacting to surroundings and generating emotional responses.
physical: Describes things existing in the real world rather than in memory or imagination, also used in biology and medicine to refer to the body.
policy: A plan or set of rules that apply to a particular situation, like a school policy on snow days or absences.
political: Refers to the activities of those governing a town, state, nation, or group of people, including making laws, setting policies, or resolving disputes.
political science: A social science focusing on governance by elected officials and governments.
politics: The activities of those governing a group of people, including making laws, setting policies, or interpreting laws.
population: A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area.
psychologist: A professional studying the mind and behavior, conducting experiments on animals or collaborating with others.
range: The extent or distribution of something, like a plant or animal’s habitat or a value’s variation in mathematics and measurement.
risk: The probability of something bad happening, or danger itself.
socializing: Relating to a group of people who prefer to exist in groups, or a group enjoying each other’s company.
tool: An object used by humans or animals to accomplish a purpose, like reaching food or grooming.
England: A land encompassing the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a large population and debate over its status as a country or union.
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