Hyperpolarization of the dendritic membrane through the actions of a neurotransmitter is referred to as
a. an inhibitory postsynaptic potential
b. an excitatory postsynaptic potential
c. an action potential
d. the refractory period
a
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a. In operant conditioning, the animal receives rewards instead of punishments b. In operant conditioning, the animal's behavior controls the outcome. c. In operant conditioning, the animal associates one stimulus with another stimulus. d. In operant conditioning, the animal receives reinforcement on every trial, not just some.
According to Kelly, people are similar when they:
a. construe the world in similar ways b. have had common experiences c. are raised in the same family d. are from the same culture
Which of the following was NOT mentioned in your text as an outcome associated with higher levels of gratitude?
A. stronger sense of the meaning of life B. lower level of negative emotions C. increased thoughts of suicide D. fewer depressive symptoms
Adolescents begin to see themselves as the object of others’ attention in a process known as
a. reflective self-awareness. b. projection. c. objective self-awareness. d. reflection of other.