A neuron's threshold is

a. another name for its synaptic potential.
b. another name for its negative after-potential
c. when a neuron is inactive.
d. its trigger point for firing.


ANSWER: d

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. correlation coefficient between two tests B. place where a regression line crosses the y-axis in a regression C. amount of measurement error present in a test score D. whether adding an additional test to a test battery is justified

Psychology

Which characteristic is NOT a symptom of hyperactivity?

A) difficulties remaining still B) difficulties waiting for a turn C) interrupting others D) difficulties following instructions

Psychology

Binet and Simon defined mental age as the

a. likelihood that the child will resist mental disorder. b. child's ultimate intellectual potential. c. child's present age, in years and months. d. age that best fits the child's current level of intellectual performance.

Psychology