Which of the following refers to a time during which a neuron is insensitive to messages from other neurons and does not fire?
A) A temporary threshold shift
B) A refractory period
C) The resting period
D) The resistance stage
B
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b. The conclusions are based on large samples from a variety of cultures, making it difficult to draw general conclusions. c. It is risky to draw conclusions about the population based on small samples. d. The findings are much stronger for females than for males.
Harold says that hitting his sister is wrong because he will be punished if he does. Harold's reasoning reflects which level of moral development?
a. conventional b. preconventional c. postconventional d. unconventional e. preoperational
Which of the following is true regarding the research evidence on the social environmental effects of marijuana?
a. marijuana enhances competence in social situations b. marijuana use is causally related to aggression c. marijuana use combined with preexisting personality characteristics may produce the amotivational syndrome d. all of these
Fetuses with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) have an a. XY genotype and normal, descended testes
b. XY genotype and abnormal undescended testes. c. XX genotype and normal (yet undescended) testes. d. XYY genotype and normal, descended testes.