A neuron fires when its center is stimulated with light and doesn’t fire when the light strikes the surrounding areas of the cell. This particular neuron fires when its __________ is stimulated.
A. refractory field
B. receptive field
C. visual field
D. visual wavelength
E. refractory wavelength
B. receptive field
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A. dynamic reorganization B. maturation C. self-organization D. soft assembly
Which statement most accurately describes projections of life expectancy?
a. Men can expect to outlive women worldwide. b. Life expectancy is projected to decrease for women and increase for men. c. Women can expect to outlive men worldwide. d. Women outlive men only in Africa.
Which of these factors LEAST contributes to a teenager's achievement of personal identity?
a. Recessive genotypes b. Formal operational thinking c. Loving and democratic parenting at home d. Making an occupational choice while in college
The triarchic theory approach to intelligence emphasizes the:
a. machine-like efficiency with which our computer minds crunch numbers and sort data b. cognitive processes people use to solve problems c. biological changes in the brain and nervous system that result from information input d. single core ability on which all related intellectual skills are based