Hyperpolarization of a neuron causes:
a. the likelihood of an action potential to increase
b. the axon hillock to become inactivated
c. a change in the intensity of the action potential
d. the likelihood of an action potential to decrease
D
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Laurie had a stroke that damaged part of her brain. In the weeks following the stroke, her family reported that she had difficulty following through on tasks - they would find that she would go grocery shopping but then leave half the groceries out on the counter to rot. In addition, instead of completing tasks that she used to handle around the house, she would sit and play video games for hours each day. What part of the brain was likely impacted by the stroke?
A. occipital lobe B. pineal gland C. frontal lobe D. Broca's area
Find an example of self-regulation that Joe engages in. Explain it.
What will be an ideal response?
Bonnie's mother keeps trying to fix her up with Carlton, an engineer at her architectural firm. Bonnie's reply, "Mom, why would I ever go out with an engineer?
They are geeky, wear white shirts, and have pocket protectors. Fix him up with someone else." Judging Carlton based on these stereotypes is an example of _________. a. discrimination b. prejudice c. realistic conflict theory d. social learning
At the local aquarium, the trainers shape the dolphin's behavior so that they get rewarded each time they jump up and get closer to a target toy hanging above their tank. Training in this manner most closely resembles _____
a. classical conditioning b. operant conditioning c. neutral conditioning d. a conditioned stimulus