The action potential is a chemical substance that alters the activity of a receiving neuron
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: False
Rationale: An action potential is a wave of electrical activity that originates at the base of the axon and rapidly travels down its length.
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Rafael's brother always says, "I'm going to get you," just before he hits Rafael. Alan's brother often says, "I'm going to get you," but doesn't always hit Alan afterwards. Based on the work by Rescorla, you should predict that when these boys hear the words, "I'm going to get you," Rafael will show
a. an unconditioned response, while Alan will show a conditioned response. b. a stronger conditioned response than Alan will show. c. a weaker conditioned response than Alan will show. d. a conditioned response, while Alan will show an unconditioned response.
The nervous system is directlyresponsible for all of the following activities except ____.?
a. ?receiving information from sensory systems b. ?secreting hormones into the bloodstream c. ?integrating new information with past experiences d. ?directing the movement of muscles
Discrimination is a ____.?
a. ?stereotype with an affective component b. ?negative emotional reaction to a group of people c. ?set of beliefs and information about a group of people d. ?behavioral expression of prejudice
When you enter a dim room, the pupil in your eye contracts
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.