The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is NOT firing is referred to as the __________.

A. action potential
B. quiet potential
C. synaptic potential
D. resting potential


Answer: D

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. psychoanalysis b. experimentation c. anima d. naturalistic observation e. introspection

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