Most nerve cell fibers outside the brain and spinal cord are wrapped by a thin layer of cells that aid in the repair of neurons. This thin layer of cells is called
a. myelin.
b. neurilemma.
c. acetylcholine.
d. endorphins.
ANSWER: b
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a. ruminative b. anniversary c. annual d. responsive
To immunize people against learned helplessness and depression, the famous Outward Bound schools utilize
a. simulated regression. b. intellectualization. c. biofeedback. d. mastery training.
One reason sensory adaptation can be beneficial is that it allows us to:
A) ignore continuous stimuli and shift our focus and attention to other events. B) detect visual stimuli outside of the normal visual spectrum. C) locate the source of sounds in the environment. D) convert physical and chemical stimuli into nerve impulses.
Which of the following terms refers to the behavior supposedly characteristic of either males or females?
A) Androgyny B) Gender identity C) Gender role D) Sex