Long-term potentiation (LTP) is similar to long-term memory in which of the following ways?
a. It requires input to be presented at rates of 2 per second or less
b. It occurs only in the hippocampus.
c. It takes only seconds to develop and lasts indefinitely.
d. It requires the activity of neurons that release acetylcholine (ACh).
c
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A. Cerebellum B. Hippocampus C. Limbic system D. Cortex
Which of the following scales would be used when the information is qualitative rather than quantitative?
a. Ordinal b. Interval c. Nominal d. Ratio
When Hank was practicing on his own, he was able to recite all his lines for the play without any errors. However, when he stepped on the stage, in front of an audience, his mind went blank and he couldn't remember any of his lines. The impairment in Hank's performance when he was in front of an audience is consistent with the concept of:
a. social facilitation b. social interference c. social loafing d. a self-fulfilling prophecy
Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?
a. "I can't wait until I'm completely relaxed or comfortable before taking a social risk.". b. "The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same, no matter where I am.". c. "I may think other people are harshly evaluating me, but actually I'm being too hard on myself.". d. "I don't need to pretend to be someone I'm not; it just makes me more anxious.".