Describe the structure of a neuron
What will be an ideal response?
Neurons have four regions: cell body - containing nucleus and other substances that sustain the neuron; dendrites - treelike features that extend from the cell body and contain receptors; axon - long, slender extension of the cell body responsible for conducting the action potential to the axon terminals; axon terminals - bulbous structures at the end of the axon where neurotransmitters are stored in vesicles.
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a. implicit cognition. b. explicit cognition. c. a cardinalized script. d. a reduced attention span.
Which of the following is the best example of using a facet of culture to enhance personal strengths?
A. Attending church activities that emphasize the theme of resilience. B. Using technology to make life tasks easier. C. Completing puzzles and similar activities to foster relaxation. D. Going out with friends to a bar to unwind from a long day.
When Henry is asked to judge the baking contest, he evaluates the boys more positively than the girls. This is an example of
A) same-sex selection. B) in-group favoritism. C) gender selection. D) gender typing.
For Americans who experience a divorce some time in their forties, fifties, and sixties, the most common cited reason for women is ____
a. "different values/lifestyles" b. "verbal or physical abuse" c. "infidelity" d. "fell out of love"