A chemical found in the synaptic vesicles which, when released, has an effect on the next cell is called a ________

a) glial cell
b) neurotransmitter

c) precursor cell
d) synapse


ANS: b

Psychology

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Larry has severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has so far not responded to medication or conventional therapy. His psychiatrist suggests a new treatment that is both noninvasive and reversible and has shown success in disrupting the brain areas involved in the compulsive behavior of OCD. This treatment is known as

a. transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). b. deep brain stimulation (DBS). c. deep lesioning of the limbic system. d. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Psychology

At age four, Freddy and his friends wear their firefighter uniforms and drag hoses around the backyard, pretending to put out imaginary fires. This is

a. symbolic play. b. identity training. c. sensorimotor play. d. competitive social play.

Psychology

______ holds that genes and environmental influences work hand in hand to eventually allow or prevent developmental behaviors

Cognition Socioculturalism Social learning Epigenetics

Psychology