One function of the soma is to

a. secrete transmitter substances.
b. receive messages from other neurons.
c. carry messages to the dendrites.
d. transmit messages toward the cell body.
e. speed up the transmission of neural messages.


b. receive messages from other neurons.

Psychology

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An important strength of naturalistic observation is that it allows researchers to ______.

A. implement their own coding system B. draw conclusions about behavior without analyzing data C. observe behaviors in real-world settings D. exercise control over the environment

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An embolism is

a. a blockage resulting from material that doesn't move from its point of origin b. a blockage resulting from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop. c. bleeding in the brain. d. an area of dead neurons.

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The medical model views abnormal behavior as resulting from:

a. drug interactions. b. exposure to teratogens. c. poor nutritional habits. d. underlying organic causes.

Psychology

Which statement is FALSE?

A) individualistic cultures generally favor action-oriented problem-solving strategies B) people from collectivist cultures tend to be more careful when generating solutions to problems C) research shows that Americans are the worlds most "action-oriented" problem solver's. D) cultures vary in the extent to which they avoid uncertainty

Psychology